IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 Trailer Connects to Stephen King's Favorite Adaptation
The trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 reveals a strong link to one of Stephen King's most beloved adaptations of his work. This prequel series is set 27 years before the first IT movie and returns to the familiar town of Derry.
Stephen King Easter Eggs and Characters
Besides numerous ties to the IT films and the original novel, the show features Dick Halloran (played by Chris Chalk), a character from The Shining, along with many subtle Stephen King references.
Shawshank Reference in the Episode 3 Trailer
In the upcoming episode, after being arrested, Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is asked:
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This alludes to Shawshank, the prison from King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, which was famously adapted into a highly acclaimed film.
Plot Developments
- Hank Grogan is framed for deaths occurring at the end of episode 1.
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) joins Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) to clear Hank’s name.
- Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) uses his scientific skills to aid their efforts.
- Dick Halloran experiences eerie visions while helping the military search for a missing weapon, including a carnival barker’s repeated phrase, “Step right up.”
This ominous refrain grows more unsettling throughout the trailer, adding to the suspense.
Author’s Summary
The episode 3 trailer skillfully deepens the story by linking IT: Welcome to Derry to Shawshank Redemption, enriching the Stephen King universe with new twists and haunting clues.
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