HBO Max Reveals Pennywise Design Ahead of IT: Welcome to Derry Premiere

HBO Max's upcoming horror series IT: Welcome to Derry, a prequel to the IT films, will feature Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise the Clown, with the show expanding the story and themes from Stephen King's novel. McFarlane Toys has released two 6-inch Pennywise Movie Maniacs figures revealing the character's look in the series, including a standard version similar to the movies and a 'Flashback' variant with a brighter suit and a distinctive clown wig, hinting at Pennywise's evolving form and possibly exploring his human guise. The 'Flashback' figure suggests the show will delve into Pennywise's origin, potentially confirming theories about the real-life figure whose form Pennywise imitates to hunt children. The series, executive produced by the Muschiettis and Jason Fuchs, is set in 1962 and will explore untold stories and interludes from the novel, focusing on themes like fear as a weapon, friendship, and loss. The figures come with scenic backdrops, art cards, and secret bonus items, and are priced at $34.99 each. IT: Welcome to Derry is slated to premiere on HBO Max in October 2025.