Stephen Kingis one of the most notable horror authors of all-time, and one of his most famous works which was adapted to film is making waves on the biggest streaming service.It Chapter Two, which starsJessica ChastainandBill Hader, has climbed up the rankings and entered the Netflix top 10, currently sitting in the #7 spot.It Chapter Twotakes place 27 years after the original film, and follows the same group, now grown up, after a mysterious phone call sees them all return to Derry. Few survive a dance with Pennywise the clown, but fewer still dance with him twice and live to tell the tale. In addition to Chastain and Hader,It Chapter Twoalso starsBill Skarsgärd,James McAvoy, andIsaiah Mustafa, and the film currently sits at a 62% score from critics and a 78% score from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
It Chapter Twois based on theITnovel from Stephen King, andGary Daubermanwrote the screenplay. Dauberman also wrote the script for the originalITand has also worked on other major horror franchises such asThe NunandAnnabelle. He also wrote the script forSalem’s Lot, the Max Original Film which is now streaming. After directing the firstITremake (2017),Andy Muschiettireturned to direct the sequel, and he also recently directedThe Flash, the final film in the DCEU beforeJames Gunntook over as the new creative head of the studio.Muschietti has also been tapped to directThe Brave and the Bold, the upcomingBatmanfilm which will feature an older Dark Knight and also Robin. Casting forThe Brave and the Boldhas not yet begun.
What Else Has the ‘It Chapter Two’ Cast Been in Lately?
McAvoy is the leading star inSpeak No Evil, which is currently playing in theaters, and Chastain most recently starred oppositeMichael ShannoninGeorge & Tammy. Hader recently wrapped up the final season of his hit HBO series,Barry, and Mustafa is set to star alongsideAldis HodgeinCross, coming soon to Prime Video. Skarsgärd starred withKeanu ReevesinJohn Wick: Chapter 4last year and also recently toplinedThe Crowremake, which was a box office disaster.
It Chapter Twostars Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader and was written by Gary Dauberman and directed by Andy Muschietti. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchIt Chapter TwoonNetflix.
It Chapter Two
Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.
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