IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Highlights Connection to Stephen King's Iconic Work
The latest trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 unveils a significant link to one of Stephen King's most beloved adaptations. This prequel series is set in Derry, 27 years before the events of the original IT movie, weaving connections to King's broader universe.
Key Characters and Easter Eggs
- Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk) from The Shining appears, enriching the series with familiar King lore.
- The series is filled with numerous Stephen King Easter eggs, enhancing the depth for fans.
Shawshank Redemption Reference
In episode 3, after being arrested, Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is confronted with the question, Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?
This directly references the setting of King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, famously adapted into a classic film.
Plot Developments
- Hank Grogan is framed for the deaths that occurred in episode 1.
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) and Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) seek to prove Hank's innocence.
- Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) lends his scientific skills to aid their cause.
Halloran's Haunting Vision
Halloran is taken airborne to help find a weapon sought by the military but is tormented by a carnival barker’s voice repeating, Step right up,
creating an eerie atmosphere throughout the trailer.
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
“Step right up.”
Author's Summary: The episode 3 trailer skillfully ties IT: Welcome to Derry to Stephen King's universe, introducing a compelling Shawshank reference and deepening the series’ mysterious narrative.
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