The production nightmares caused by the Hollywood strikes caused many headaches for the creators of It: Welcome to Derry . However, the break offered an unexpected upside for star Stephen Rider.

Rider, who portrayed Hank Grogan , said the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA shutdown gave him and his co-star, Amanda Christine, who played his daughter. Ronnie, extra time to bond. This allowed them to connect and build their relationship during It: Welcome to Derry's filming break, which strengthened their on-screen chemistry.

Ride revealed on The Official It: Welcome to Derry Podcast that he and Christine became so close that they still talk regularly despite filming being over. He also added that she's like family to him now. The actor's comments make it clear how meaningful that unexpected

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