“He’s doing his best to just take care of his family in a time that was dangerous for all Black people. Yeah. All over the country, but especially the South.”
Jovan Adepo welcomes Latasha M. Ford with Awards Buzz into Derry! The duo had an exclusive conversation unveiling tons about one of the most watched shows on HBO Max “IT: Welcome to Derry”. The interview delves into various topics, highlighting the history of IT the franchise, Stephen King, and so much more.
The interview was incredibly insightful, covering the history of the IT franchise, Stephen King, and the profound 1960s era context. Jovan Adepo effectively highlighted the complexities faced by Black characters, including military officers, discussing the immense pressure, sacrifice, and challenges of portraying a loving relationship with differing approaches to life. During the lively conversation, the duo discussed on-set collaboration, navigating chemistry, the Civil Rights Movement themes, and the importance of full costume and mindset for immersive performances. Check out the full interview below:
“My tastes and what I wanna play change after every part. I’m like, I don’t think I wanna do that anymore. Oh, that would be fun to do.” If this is something in my spirit that I truly do not want to do, if I say no, or reject this opportunity, I never think it will never come back around to me.”
About ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
Unquestionably, ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ is based on the iconic Stephen King novel and serves as a prequel to the 2017 and 2019 films and delves into the origins of Pennywise the Clown (portrayed by Bill Skarsgård). Created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, the series is described as an intricate psychological horror that masterfully blends historical context, supernatural elements, and race relations with intense fear. While set in the past, the most watched series theme resonates strongly with current social issues.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ premiered on October 26th on HBO and HBO Max at 9:00 p.m. ET, with new episodes dropping weekly every Sunday. Check out the official trailer below.
Official Trailer:
