Bill Skarsgård’s journey into the terrifying world of Pennywise the clown began with a transformative makeup process that lasted for hours. When you’re in as much prosthetic as I was, it’s weird to see yourself go from what you used to be to what you’ve become,
Skarsgård shared.
Pennywise Makeover from Head to Toe
One of the most remarkable aspects of Skarsgård’s portrayal was his dedication to the character. He spent around three hours in the makeup chair every day for his role. The process involved layers of prosthetics and makeup designed to create the nightmarish visage of Pennywise. Putting on all that makeup, it made perfect sense, so I never had an existential crisis,
he said.
A New Dark Prince of Hollywood
No stranger to dark roles, Skarsgård has also played a ruthless villain in John Wick and will be diving deeper into horror with upcoming projects such as The Crow and Nosferatu. His multifaceted portrayals have led some to dub him Hollywood’s new dark prince.
Stepping into Pennywise’s Shoes
The initial transformation was intense. Seeing himself as the clown for the first time was a revelation for Skarsgård. He described it as stepping in front of the mirror for the final time and realizing how dramatically he had changed.
Behind the Scenes of ‘It’
The relationship between actor and director Andy Muschietti played a significant role in bringing Pennywise to life. Both movies, It and It Chapter Two, shot in Toronto, created a special bond between Skarsgård, Muschietti, and the city itself.
The Future of Pennywise
The potential return of Skarsgård as Pennywise continues to spark rumors, especially with the upcoming prequel series, Welcome to Derry. Although Skarsgård has stated that he is not currently involved with the project, fans remain hopeful. As he cryptically put it when asked about his involvement, I don’t want to spoil it. Maybe.
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