The first confirmed casting details have just been revealed for IT: Chapter 2, with the Stephen King adaptation to begin shooting in July. The films producer Roy Lee confirmed that in a recent interview with Indiewire that “The script is still being finalized and the locations are currently being scouted in anticipation of shooting then,” with Director Andy Muschietti returning. There has been much speculation on the casting of the adult Loser Club members….until now. Jessica Chastain has been in talks for the role of Beverley Marsh since February of this year but has now officially been cast, according to Hollywood Reporter. Possibly joining her on screen are James McAvoy, in talks to take the role of Bill Denborough, and Bill Hader for the role of Ritchie Tozier. Exciting news, horror fans!

IT: Chapter 2 will continue the story some 27 years later with the now adult Losers Club returning to Derry to face Pennywise once more as he wakes from his long hibernation. 2017’s IT was made on a budget of $35 million, and holds the fourth-best domestic opening weekend of any film that year with $123 million. With a $700 million international haul, IT will only continue to build upon that success when Chapter 2 hits our cinema screens in September 2019.

The continued trend of cinematic sequels is something that continues to endure with varying degrees of success. Last year however there was a remake that took the whole world by surprise when it became a global smash, courting both critical and commercial success. The film in question was IT, a remake of the notable TV movie/miniseries (1990) based on the Stephen King novel. The choice was made to split the sizeable story into two parts and the news has just broke of IT: Chapter 2 going before the lens.

How do you feel about this recent IT: Chapter 2 news? Are you looking forward to another trip to Derry? What do you think of these cast announcements, and who would you choose to fill out the rest of the Losers Club. Let us know via social media.