Bill Skarsgård is Back as Pennywise in New It Prequel Series

Bill Skarsgård is returning as Pennywise in the upcoming "It" prequel series, "Welcome to Derry." This Max series will explore the backstory of the iconic clown from Stephen King's universe. Skarsgård, who will also serve as an executive producer, reunites with director Andy Muschietti and other key production members from the original "It" movies. Details on the series remain limited, but it is confirmed to have nine episodes, with four directed by Muschietti. Although initially set for release this Halloween, the premiere is now likely pushed to 2025.

Yes, Bill Skarsgård is returning as Pennywise in the "It" prequel series, "Welcome to Derry."

Bill Skarsgård first portrayed Pennywise in the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's "It" and reprised his role in the 2019 sequel, "It Chapter Two." His performance was widely acclaimed for bringing a fresh and terrifying interpretation to the character originally made famous by Tim Curry in the 1990 miniseries. This new prequel series is highly anticipated as it promises to delve deeper into the lore of Pennywise and the town of Derry, offering more scares and expanding the mythos of Stephen King's chilling universe.