IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Connects to Stephen King's Favorite Adaptation
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, set 27 years before the original IT movie, dives deep into the town of Derry and is rich with references to King's works.
Connections to Stephen King's Universe
Besides ties to the IT films and novel, the show introduces Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk), a character originally from The Shining. The series is also filled with subtle Easter eggs for King fans.
Shawshank Reference in Episode 3 Trailer
The trailer features a striking moment where an imprisoned Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is asked:
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This quote alludes to Shawshank Prison, the setting of King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, famously adapted into an acclaimed film.
Plot Developments
- Hank Grogan is framed for deaths in episode 1, leading Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) to team up with Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) to clear his name.
- They seek scientific help from Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) to prove Hank's innocence.
- Meanwhile, Halloran is taken airborne to assist the military in locating a weapon but is disturbed by visions of a carnival barker repetitively saying, “Step right up,” an ominous theme throughout the trailer.
Author’s Summary
This trailer deepens the series' ties to Stephen King's broader universe, blending familiar characters and a chilling Shawshank nod to enrich its prequel narrative.
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