Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy take the stage as ‘terrifying’ It: Chapter Two footage debuts at CinemaCon
The sequel to the horror hit is due to be released on September 6.
And It: Chapter Two stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Bill Hader were on hand on Tuesday when the first footage from the film screened at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Although the footage was only screened for attendees of the convention, it was described as ‘terrifying’ by The Hollywood Reporter.
Stars assemble: It: Chapter Two stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Bill Hader were on hand on Tuesday when the first footage from the film screened at CinemaCon in Las Vegas
Before the footage played, director Andy Muschietti revealed that no one outside the studio had seen it.
The sneak peek began with a long scene in which Jessica Chastain -playing the adult version of Beverly Marsh- returns to Derry to visit her father, according to THR.
An elderly woman opened the door and broke the news to Beverly that her father passed away, before inviting her inside.
Eye-catching: Jessica Chastain, 42, stood out from the crowd as she arrived for the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday
What follows is the woman being ‘taken by an unseen force, and then reappears, presumably taken over by Pennywise’.
‘It’s so hot you feel like you could die,’ said the woman.
‘You know what they say about Derry? No one who dies here ever really dies.’
The scene ends with the old lady chasing Beverly whilst naked.
The remainder of the footage was a series of brief shots including ‘Pennywise floating over a carnival with red balloons and the adult versions of the Losers Club assembling.’
Dazzling: The actress wore a bright red short suit of long blazer and tailored shorts that she paired with a black blouse and shimmery colorful heels
She’s a pro: Chastain was at CinemaCon to promote the sequel It: Chapter Two that’s due to open in theatres in September
Reunited: Chastain was joined on the red carpet by her It co-stars Bill Hader, left, and James McAvoy, right
Chastain was joined on the red carpet by co-stars Bill Hader and James McAvoy.
The 42-year-old actress stars as the grown-up Beverly Marsh in the horror movie that revisits the Losers Club 27 years after the original disturbing events in Derry, Pennsylvania.
The first film based on Stephen King’s classic story was released in 2017 and was a blockbuster hit.
It grossed $700 million worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing R-rated film in Hollywood history at the time.
The second part is set to be released in September and also stars Bill Skarsgard, reprising the role of Pennywise the clown.
Play each other: She was also joined on stage during the presentation by Sophia Lillis, 17, who plays the younger version of her character Beverly
All done: She kicked up her glitzy heels and waved to fans as she exited the stage
Gracious: Chastain happily posed for a photo with a young female fan as she left the event
Fan friendly: The actress also spent some time signing autographs
Heading home: Chastain looked in good spirits after fulfilling her promotional obligations to the studio