Arian S. Cartaya
Arian S. Cartaya is a young actor known for his role in the HBO Max series Welcome to Derry, a prequel set in the world of Stephen King’s iconic horror story It. The series explores earlier events in the cursed town of Derry and expands the mythology introduced in the blockbuster films. As one of the young performers helping bring the story to life, Cartaya represents a new generation of talent entering the horror genre. His appearance in Welcome to Derry marks an exciting step in his growing acting career.
Feb. 11, 2026
Arian S. Cartaya on Welcome to Derry, the Rich and Marge Dynamic, and THAT Iconic Improvised Moment
Hello everyone, my name is Chris, and welcome back to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.
Our guest today played one of the most beloved and emotionally impactful characters in IT: Welcome to Derry. As Rich, he brought so much heart, humor, and bravery to the series. The kind of performance that sneaks up on you and then completely wrecks you when it matters most. His journey this season gave us some of the show’s most unforgettable moments, and it’s a performance that fans are still t...
Our guest today played one of the most beloved and emotionally impactful characters in IT: Welcome to Derry. As Rich, he brought so much heart, humor, and bravery to the series. The kind of performance that sneaks up on you and then completely wrecks you when it matters most. His journey this season gave us some of the show’s most unforgettable moments, and it’s a performance that fans are still t...
Guest: Arian S. Cartaya