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Deleted Scene Reveals Pennywise's Dark Origins Ahead of HBO Prequel

10/25/2025

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Director Andy Muschietti revealed a deleted origin scene for Pennywise from the 2017 film It, depicting a 1700s woman making a choice under IT's powers.
The sequence was deemed too gruesome to include.
The HBO prequel series It: Welcome to Derry premieres on October 26 and will explore Pennywise's origins.
Stephen King, author, provided guidance and expressed excitement about the new storylines.
The series was filmed in Port Hope, Ontario.

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Story summary

Director Andy Muschietti revealed a deleted origin scene for Pennywise from the 2017 film It, depicting a 1700s woman making a choice under IT's powers.
The sequence was deemed too gruesome to include.
The HBO prequel series It: Welcome to Derry premieres on October 26 and will explore Pennywise's origins.
Stephen King, author, provided guidance and expressed excitement about the new storylines.
The series was filmed in Port Hope, Ontario.