IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Links to Stephen King's Favorite Adaptation
A well-known Stephen King setting makes a return in the third episode of IT: Welcome to Derry. This prequel series, set 27 years before the original IT movie, reveals deep connections to King’s universe.
Stephen King Connections and Easter Eggs
Beyond its ties to the IT films and novel, the series features Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk), a character from The Shining, and numerous hidden references to King's works throughout.
Shawshank Reference in Episode 3 Trailer
The episode 3 trailer reveals a striking nod to King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. After being arrested, Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is asked:
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This references the Shawshank prison, famously adapted into an acclaimed film.
Plot Developments
- Hank is framed for the deaths in episode 1.
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) seeks to prove Hank’s innocence with help from Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine).
- They enlist Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) and his scientific skills to assist.
Halloran’s Vision and Role
Meanwhile, Halloran is taken aloft to aid in locating a military weapon but is plagued by visions of a carnival barker repeatedly saying:
“Step right up.”
This phrase builds an eerie tension throughout the trailer.
Author’s summary: The new episode deepens Stephen King lore, linking IT: Welcome to Derry with The Shining and Shawshank Redemption, enriching the series’ eerie universe with iconic references and unfolding mysteries.
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