Second season sets earlier timeline
The second season of It: Chapter Two will take place in 1935, during the Great Depression, exploring the origins of the evil that haunts the town of Derry, Maine. This shift in time allows the series to delve into the past of the malevolent entity known as Pennywise, the demonic clown.New version of Pennywise introduced
Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane described the new version of Pennywise as something viewers have never seen before, calling it "a different Pennywise, a Pennywise as you have never seen this character before." This reimagining aims to surprise and unsettle audiences.Historical context adds depth
The 1935 setting includes elements like bank robbers, vulnerable populations, and religious tensions, which Kane believes will add a more disturbing dimension to the story. This historical backdrop is expected to enhance the portrayal of the malevolent entity imagined by Stephen King.Plot focuses on past massacre
The series will center around the Bradley Gang massacre, an event referenced in Stephen King’s It. This incident, influenced by the malevolent entity, will be explored as part of Pennywise’s murderous cycle, which awakens roughly every 27 years to feed on its victims.Production details and release date
At the time of Kane’s comments, the scripts for the second season were about halfway written, while director Andy Muschietti was involved in casting. The second season is officially approved, but HBO has not yet announced a specific release date.
