IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 Trailer Links to Stephen King’s Favorite Movie Adaptation
A well-known Stephen King setting makes a comeback in the latest trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3. This prequel’s first season takes place 27 years before the original IT movie, delving into the town of Derry's dark past.
Strong Ties to Stephen King’s Universe
The series not only connects deeply with the IT films and book but also introduces Dick Halloran (played by Chris Chalk), a character from The Shining, alongside numerous Stephen King Easter eggs.
Shawshank Redemption Reference in Episode 3
In the new trailer, imprisoned Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is asked,
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This nod points directly to the 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, one of King’s most acclaimed works, later adapted into a celebrated film.
Plot Developments Highlighted in the Trailer
- Hank Grogan is framed for deaths shown at the end of Episode 1.
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) supports Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) in proving her father's innocence.
- Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) uses his scientific skills to assist in the investigation.
- Dick Halloran is taken up in the air to help the military search for a weapon.
- Halloran is haunted by disturbing visions of a carnival barker repeatedly saying, “Step right up,” a chilling motif throughout the trailer.
Summary
The episode 3 trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry deepens connections within Stephen King’s universe and advances the prequel’s suspenseful storyline with dark references and compelling character arcs.