IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Links to Stephen King’s Favorite Movie Adaptation
The trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 reveals a striking connection to one of Stephen King's most beloved adaptations. The prequel series is set in Derry, 27 years before the original IT movie’s events.
Besides numerous ties to the IT films and novel, the show features Dick Halloran (played by Chris Chalk), a character from The Shining, along with many subtle Stephen King references scattered throughout.
A Key Reference to Shawshank Redemption
In the episode 3 trailer, after Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is arrested, he is asked:
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This line refers to the setting of King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, famously adapted into an acclaimed film.
Plot Developments and Character Roles
- Hank Grogan is framed for deaths in episode 1.
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) supports Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) in proving her father's innocence.
- They enlist Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James), whose scientific skills become crucial.
Halloran’s Involvement and Haunting Visions
Meanwhile, Halloran is taken airborne to help locate a weapon sought by the military. However, he is troubled by recurring visions of a carnival barker urging:
“Step right up.”
This ominous phrase grows more prominent throughout the trailer.
Summary: The new episode deepens the Stephen King universe by connecting IT: Welcome to Derry with the iconic Shawshank Redemption and advancing key mysteries and characters.
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