: The young "Lucky Seven" included future stars like Jonathan Brandis (Bill), Seth Green (Richie), and Emily Perkins (Beverly).
The series featured a notable ensemble of both child and adult actors: Stephen King's It (1990)
: Curry reportedly stayed in character to maintain a sense of unease. When young Tony Dakota (Georgie) told him he was scaring him, Curry famously replied, "That's why I'm here, kid!". : The young "Lucky Seven" included future stars
While the miniseries received mixed critical reviews upon release, it won an for Richard Bellis's haunting musical score. Modern releases, such as the DVD on Amazon or the Blu-ray version, often combine the two parts into a single feature film, occasionally trimming the original transition scenes and credits. While the miniseries received mixed critical reviews upon
: Before Curry was cast, other performers considered for the role included Alice Cooper , Roddy McDowall , and Malcolm McDowell . Legacy & Home Video
: Originally envisioned as an 8-to-10-hour series directed by George A. Romero, the project was scaled back to a two-part, 3-hour-and-12-minute miniseries after Romero departed due to scheduling conflicts and the reduced runtime.