Andy Muschietti Still Dreams of 6-Hour It Movie Supercut
The filmmaker behind both It films reveals his ambitious plan to merge the movies with unseen footage remains alive, though his TV work has put the project on hold.
The director behind the recent It film duology continues to harbor ambitious plans for an epic extended edition that would combine both movies into a single, marathon viewing experience. Andy Muschietti recently confirmed that his vision for a comprehensive supercut featuring hours of previously unreleased material remains very much alive, despite significant delays.
Extended Edition Plans Still in Development
During a recent Reddit discussion about It: Welcome to Derry, Muschietti addressed fan curiosity about the long-promised extended version. When asked directly about the status of the project that would merge both films with additional footage, he responded: "Yes, still a big dream of mine. Since we've been involved heavily in this show, we haven't had time to execute it. Crossing fingers."
The filmmaker's original concept would create a viewing experience approaching six and a half hours in total runtime. This ambitious undertaking would incorporate not only the theatrical releases from 2017 and 2019 but also substantial amounts of material that never reached audiences.
Lost Scenes and Cosmic Elements
Among the deleted content that could appear in such a release, one particularly notable sequence involved a celestial turtle character named Maturin. This cosmic entity, which appears throughout Stephen King's literary works, was filmed for the second movie but ultimately removed. The scene would have shown the ancient creature in Bill's basement, serving as a mystical counterforce to Pennywise's malevolent presence.
The underwater nature of much of this footage contributed to its removal from the final cut, as pacing concerns took priority during the editing process. However, fans of King's broader mythology have long hoped to see this material restored.
Future Projects Taking Priority
Muschietti's current focus on the HBO series has prevented him from dedicating time to the supercut project. The show, which recently concluded its first season, has earned praise from viewers who feel it presents a more compelling version of the iconic clown character than the theatrical films managed to achieve.
The director's commitment to the television series extends well beyond the initial season, with plans already in motion for two additional installments. The second season will explore events from 1935, while the third will delve into the entity's activities in 1908, when it first assumed the Pennywise identity after encountering circus performer Bob Grey.