Stephen King's 'It' Remake Will 'Retain Homoerotic Undertones' Of The Novel In A Storyline TV Movie Wouldn't Touch

First, take note of the casting background. In the remake of Stephen King's It, the novel's reprehensible teen bully, Patrick Hockstetter, is going to be played by Owen Teague.

The original made-for-TV It miniseries doesn't even touch on the teen boys' sexual relationship, which has been described as "reluctant but experimental."

According to reports, the pair of bullies will have some pretty uncomfortable shared scenes in the upcoming film adaptation of It.

"Hockstetter also hides a dark, murderous secret that is in keeping with the content of It, and will probably shape his character in the film."

The second installment of the remake of Stephen King's It will fast forward to the adult lives of "The Loser's Club," and tell the tale of how an adolescence spent fighting the demonic Pennywise would define the rest of their lives when it becomes apparent that Pennywise has returned to their hometown of Derry, Maine.

There has been no official word on when the second part will be released.

What do you think? Are you super stoked for the It remake? Do you think that they should have left the classic alone? Did the filmmakers make a good decision by tackling one of the book's most controversial and disturbing story lines? Are you confident that this cast of young talent will be able to tackle a cult classic like Stephen King's It?

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