IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Reveals Stephen King Connection
The trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 unveils a significant link to one of Stephen King's most beloved adaptations. The series is set 27 years before the events of the original IT movie and features familiar King references beyond the novel and film connections.
Stephen King Easter Eggs and Characters
- Dick Halloran, played by Chris Chalk, appears in the series, connecting it to The Shining.
- The trailer includes many Easter eggs referencing Stephen King's works.
Reference to Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
After being arrested, Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is confronted with the question,
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This line directly refers to the Shawshank prison from King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, famously adapted into a critically acclaimed film.
Plot Developments
- Hank Grogan is framed for deaths occurring at the end of episode 1.
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) assists Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) in proving Hank’s innocence.
- Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) uses his scientific skills to aid their efforts.
- Dick Halloran is taken airborne to locate a military weapon but is disturbed by visions of a carnival barker repeatedly saying, “Step right up,” a phrase that grows more ominous throughout the trailer.
Summary
The episode 3 trailer deepens the series' ties to Stephen King's universe, weaving in key characters and iconic references that enrich the prequel’s narrative.
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