AceShowbiz - IT: Welcome to Derry creator, director, and executive producer Andy Muschietti is continuing to delve into Stephen King's original novel to develop new storylines for the HBO horror limited series. After establishing the foundation of the first season, Muschietti revealed that the upcoming second season will focus on a lesser-known subplot from King's 1986 novel, set in the year 1935.

During a panel at Deadline’s Contenders TV event, Muschietti shared that the next installment will feature the story of the Bradley Gang, a group of bank robbers briefly mentioned in the book. According to him, "The Bradley Gang was a gang of bank robbers that – not accidentally, but they were on their way somewhere and they stopped in Derry to buy some ammo and something horrible happens."

This subplot, which had remained relatively unexplored, offers an exciting opportunity to expand the series’ backstory while maintaining the eerie atmosphere fans have come to expect. Muschietti emphasized how much fun it has been working on this part of the story, signaling a fresh angle that complements the main narrative already established in Season 1.

By mining the rich material from King’s novel, IT: Welcome to Derry continues to deepen its lore while promising new thrills and horrors tied to the town’s dark past. Fans of the series and the book alike can look forward to seeing this intriguing chapter brought to life in the forthcoming season.