When you add in the fact that it will probably continue to play big through the rest of September, riding high on positive buzz from audiences and critics, the sequel will find itself in a scenario where A-list actors are begging for parts.
So while it’s easy to laugh at the idea of a totally stacked version of the Losers Club as adults, the concept may not be so far-fetched.
What’s particularly funny about this story, however, is that the requests from the young IT stars don’t necessarily seem like they are overreaching now that the film is out in theaters.
In just one night of screenings it’s already breaking records (biggest Thursday ever for an R-rated title), and while early estimates pinned its opening weekend at around $50-60 million, it now looks like it could be more like $95 million.