It helps that Chastain has prior experience working with the Muschiettis, so ideally this means the chances of her getting to play Beverly Marsh are relatively strong.
If a deal is finalized, Jessica Chastain joining IT 2 would be a major score.
With the incredible amount of money that IT made at the box office (more than $700 million off a $35 million budget), the sequel can certainly afford to snag some A-list talent.
While the IT cast was certainly talented, none of the actors are big names in Hollywood, but Chastain is one of the most recognizable actresses working in the industry right now, with her recent credits including The Martian, Miss Sloane and Molly’s Game, the latter of which she was nominated for a Golden Globe earlier this year.