‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’

Co-creator Andy Muschietti has confirmed that the second season of the horror series It: Welcome to Derry will directly address the challenging cultural themes of the 1930s. Muschietti stated that these historical elements are central to the narrative of the show, which explores the origins of the character Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård.