The merchandise for the movie IT: Welcome to Derry might have inadvertently revealed significant plot twists and character developments for HBO Max’s upcoming prequel series, given that such franchises often unveil unexpected portrayals of key characters through their tie-in products. Upon initial scrutiny, a certain figurine has sparked some confusion, but closer examination suggests it could hint at an intriguing storyline that will be unveiled in the prequel series to viewers.
Director Andy Muschietti’s two IT movies provided viewers with a glimpse into the background of the terrifying character Pennywise the Clown, including his lengthy history of terrorizing the streets of Derry, Maine. However, with the latest series of Welcome to Derry action figures from McFarlane Toys, we now have insight that the upcoming TV series will delve into the true-life individual whose appearance the Pennywise entity mimics to prey on young souls.
The product on offer is a 6-inch figure of Pennywise (in flashback style), modeled after the upcoming HBO and HBO Max series titled “It: Derry Welcome“. This figure is currently available. What has caught fans’ attention is not just the overall design, but the unique headpiece – it portrays Pennywise with a clown wig, rather than the orange hair directly growing from his head as seen in movies. The reason behind this design alteration and the meaning of the “flashback” mentioned in the product description are subjects of curiosity among fans.
Welcome to Derry Could Finally Confirm A Major Theory About Pennywise the Clown’s Origin
In Stephen King’s work, the character Pennywise is not truly “human” but rather an entity with a knack for deception. It uses disguises like a clown to lure its victims, young and vulnerable as it does so. In both the book and the film IT: Chapter Two, there’s a scene where the grown-up Beverly Marsh encounters “Mrs. Kersh,” who lives in Beverly’s old house. Mrs. Kersh shares a tale about her father, a circus performer named “Bob Gray.” When Beverly sees an old photo of “Bob,” she shudders, recognizing it as Pennywise, and understanding that she has been drawn back into the terrifying illusions woven by this entity.
Many people were left pondering after witnessing the scene involving Mrs. Kersh, a question lingering in their minds: Was Mrs. Kersh’s tale genuine, or was it merely another manipulative trick by Pennywise intended to instill greater fear in Beverly?
This fresh detail from “Welcome to Derry” might hold greater significance than you imagine: It could be interpreted as a subtle hint that we’ll encounter Bob Gray, a real person. Many fans have speculated for quite some time that Bob Gray was among Pennywise’s initial victims in Derry, and that the creature assumed his form as a disguise to roam freely within the town. The theory further suggests that Gray and his entire family were devoured by Pennywise, which could explain why the entity can create a duplicate of Mrs. Kersh as an alternate form, given she too is one of the trapped souls inside the monster.
In a logical fashion, Derry might opt for this strategy: Given that increasing screen time for actor Bill Skarsgård without heavy makeup would be advantageous for a long-form medium like television, it could make for an intriguing narrative. Furthermore, generating dramatic irony by allowing viewers to witness the shark in ordinary surroundings while the characters remain oblivious to their imminent danger, scene after scene, could be quite engaging.
IT: Welcome to Derry is set to premiere in October (day TBA) on HBO platforms.
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