Interestingly, the Duffer Brothers, who later created the hit series Stranger Things, originally wanted to direct the It movie. However, they were overlooked because they were not considered “established” enough in Hollywood at the time. Instead, the film was directed by Andrés Muschietti and released in 2017, becoming a huge success and revitalizing Stephen King's adaptations.
The Duffer Brothers went on to create Stranger Things in 2016, which pays homage to King’s work and features Finn Wolfhard as Richie Tozier, one of the main characters. Their experience with It helped shape their storytelling style, blending supernatural horror with nostalgic 1980s references. The series has become a cultural phenomenon, much like the film, and continues to explore themes of friendship, childhood fears, and supernatural mysteries.
While they didn’t direct It, the Duffer Brothers’ journey from being overlooked to creating one of Netflix’s most popular series highlights their talent and passion for storytelling rooted in horror and nostalgia.
