This entity returns to haunt the children every 27 years. The second installment, It Chapter Two, follows the group 27 years after the events of the first film.

Bill Hader and James McAvoy in Talks to Join It: Chapter TwoThis is turning into the casting event of the year.

There are two movie references here ... about the hot oven and welcoming Beverly inside for tea just like the children in the fairy tale are welcomed in for sweets. There are a few Pennywise ...

It: Chapter Two — also starring James McAvoy and Bill Hader as well as the young cast from the first movie — is set to hit theaters Sept. 6 Ale Russian is a contributing writer at PEOPLE.

Isaiah Mustafa hinted at the possibility of It: Chapter Three happening in the near future. Mustafa commented on the potential return of his character Mike Hanlon in a future installment.

The IT Chapter 2 trailer looks suitably bone-chilling and ... the now grown-up gang will try to save the children of the town who are danger like they once were. Tickets are free, but you do ...

This entity returns to haunt the children every 27 years. The second installment, It Chapter Two, follows the group 27 years after the events of the first film.