IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Links to Another Stephen King Work
Andy and Barbara Muschietti's series IT: Welcome to Derry serves as an IP-driven prequel and is emerging as one of the more successful adaptations in Stephen King's IT universe. So far, two episodes of the horror thriller have premiered, garnering generally positive reviews.
The third episode is scheduled for release on November 9, returning to the regular schedule after a special Halloween launch. A trailer for this new episode recently debuted, revealing not only horror elements but also a notable reference to another Stephen King adaptation.
Stephen King Easter Eggs in the Series
The show is known to include several nods to other King stories. The initial trailer featured Easter eggs such as a Shawshank State Prison bus and the character Dick Halloran, both iconic to King’s works.
Reference in Episode 3 Trailer
The trailer for episode 3 explicitly mentions one of these connections, continuing the trend of subtle crossovers. Previous episodes have detailed the deaths of three children by a mutant baby in a theater, leading to the wrongful arrest of the theater owner, Hank Grogan.
“The past two episodes have chronicled the deaths of three kids by a mutant baby in a theater, and the owner of the theater, Hank Grogan, who is being wrongly blamed and arrested for these murders.”
Summary
IT: Welcome to Derry blends horror with careful inclusion of Easter eggs to other Stephen King tales, enriching its narrative connections and delighting fans with subtle cross-references.
Author’s summary: The third episode trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry not only continues the gripping story but also cleverly links to other Stephen King universes, enhancing its appeal.