Chris Chalk says playing Dick Hallorann in It: Welcome to Derry has been a chance to expand a character that Stephen King fans already recognize, and he’s hinted that the show is interested in taking Hallorann’s story further than many viewers might expect.
Why Dick Hallorann matters in this series
Hallorann is a familiar name in the King universe, known from The Shining as a character with an unusual awareness that helps him sense what others can’t. In It: Welcome to Derry, the series places him years earlier and builds him into a more central figure in the story.
What Chris Chalk has teased about Hallorann’s future
In interviews about the season, Chalk has emphasized that Hallorann’s path feels like it’s pointing somewhere larger, and he’s expressed interest in exploring what comes next for the character beyond the first stretch of episodes. Men’s Health notes that he’s floated ideas for where Hallorann could go, including story directions that connect back to the wider Shining lore.
How Chalk approached the character
Chalk has said he wanted to respect what audiences remember about Hallorann while still making this version his own. News outlets’ coverage of his episode-focused interviews highlights how much thought went into specific moments and how the production team discussed even small on-screen beats to get the character’s presence right.
What to watch for next
Nothing has been formally confirmed beyond what’s already aired, but the consistent message from Chalk’s interviews is that Hallorann isn’t being treated like a one-off nod. If the story continues, his role is positioned as one that can keep growing and potentially bridge more of King’s connected world.
