The trailer for episode 3 of IT: Welcome to Derry reveals a significant connection to one of Stephen King's most beloved adapted works. The series is set 27 years before the original IT movie, exploring the town of Derry with deep ties to King's universe.
Alongside numerous references to the IT films and novel, Welcome to Derry introduces Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk), a character famously known from King’s The Shining. The series includes many Stephen King Easter eggs.
The trailer shows Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider), who after being arrested, is asked:
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This references the Shawshank State Penitentiary, the central location of King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, later made into a critically acclaimed film.
Halloran is taken for an aerial search to find a military weapon. During this mission, he experiences haunting visions, repeatedly hearing a carnival barker beckon:
“Step right up.”
This phrase builds an ominous tone throughout the trailer.
Summary: The episode 3 trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry deepens the Stephen King mythology by linking to Shawshank Redemption and expanding character arcs with psychological and supernatural elements.
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