Stephen King's Grandson Ethan Joins IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 Writers
Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane called Ethan brilliant and really smart in an interview with Radio Times.
Ethan King, the grandson of Stephen King, has been confirmed to be writing for Season 2 of HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry, according to Radio Times, which reported the confirmation exclusively.
Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane described Ethan as brilliant and really smart in an interview with the outlet.
HBO renewed IT: Welcome to Derry for a second season in August 2026. The new season is expected to debut no earlier than mid-2027.
The series first premiered on HBO in 2025, drawing 5.7 million cross-platform viewers within three days of its first episode and peaking at 6.5 million for the finale.
Quick answers
Who is writing IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2?
Stephen King's grandson Ethan has been confirmed as a writer on Season 2, according to Radio Times.
When does IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 come out?
HBO renewed the series in August 2026, and Season 2 is expected to debut no earlier than mid-2027.