IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 Trailer Links to Stephen King's Favorite Adaptation
The trailer for episode 3 of IT: Welcome to Derry reveals a significant connection to one of Stephen King's most beloved adaptations. The prequel series is set 27 years before the events of the original IT movie, exploring the town of Derry and its dark history.
Stephen King Connections and Characters
Alongside numerous references to the IT films and novel, the series features Dick Halloran (played by Chris Chalk), a character from The Shining. The show is filled with Easter eggs honoring Stephen King's universe.
Episode 3 Trailer Highlights
After Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is imprisoned, he is asked,
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This line references the Shawshank prison from King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, famously adapted into a critically acclaimed film.
Hank is being framed for the deaths at the end of episode 1. Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) is determined to help Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) prove her father's innocence and seeks assistance from Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James), who uses his scientific skills to aid their cause.
Halloran's Ominous Visions
Meanwhile, Halloran is airlifted to help find a weapon desired by the military. During this, he experiences haunting visions of a carnival barker urging,
“Step right up,”
a chilling phrase repeated throughout the trailer, adding to the ominous tone.
Summary
This episode deepens the ties between IT: Welcome to Derry and Stephen King's wider literary world, blending familiar faces and references with new mysteries.
Author’s note: The latest trailer intriguingly bridges the worlds of Stephen King’s tales, enriching the series with layered references and suspenseful storytelling.