The working title for what’s going to certainly be a terrifying new HBO Max tv sequence does not trace at a lot to worry.

HBO Max has ordered to sequence Welcome to Derry, a prequel to 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two, which each characteristic evil clown Pennywise. It will be primarily based on Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel. A number of episodes of the drama can be directed by Andy Muschietti, the director of the It movies who’s additionally govt producing together with Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane. 

Based on an announcement Thursday from Sarah Aubrey, head of unique content material at HBO Max, the sequence will “convey followers deeper into the terrifying, mesmerizing city of Derry.” Thursday’s information confirms earlier experiences that an It prequel sequence was within the works at HBO Max.

“I am excited that the story of Derry, Maine’s most haunted metropolis, is constant…” King mentioned in an announcement. “Crimson balloons throughout.”