It: Welcome to Derry features a surprising Stephen King character — here’s why

IT: Welcome to Derry isn’t just a Pennywise prequel, it also effortlessly threads all kinds of Stephen King lore into its narrative. The latest trailer for Welcome to Derry confirms the series will include nods to another classic King tale in The Shawshank Redemption, but audiences may be surprised to learn that the show also features a familiar character in Dick Hallorann, aka, the telepathic head chef in The Shining.