Introduction
The 2017 remake of It not only shook the world of horror flicks but also built fresh careers for a few relative newcomers. Directed by Andy Muschietti, who previously worked on The Flash and The Howling, It is a retelling of the classic Stephen King novel of the same name, adapted into a miniseries in 1990. The movie was widely celebrated by critics and audiences alike during its release, and one of the key factors that contributed to its success was its perfectly assembled cast, consisting primarily of fresh-faced actors. So, what has the cast of It been up to since their appearance in the movie? Let’s find out.
Jaeden Martell
Jaeden Martell portrayed Bill Denbrough, the leader of the Losers Club, in It. After his successful performance in It, Martell snagged roles in high-profile films like The Lodge, Low Tide, The True Adventures of Wolfboy, and Knives Out. He even reprised his role in It Chapter Two, sharing it with James McAvoy, who played the adult version of Bill Denbrough. On TV, Martell starred in the crime drama miniseries Defending Jacob, playing the titular character.
Bill Skarsgard
Bill Skarsgard portrayed the titular It in It, also known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Since his time in the movie, he has appeared in Nine Days, The Devil All the Time, Naked Singularity, and Barbarian. He also appeared in the It sequel in 2019, reprising his role. Most recently, Skarsgard portrayed the real-life criminal Clark Olofsson in the Netflix series Clark.
Jeremy Ray Taylor
Jeremy Ray Taylor appeared as Ben Hanscom in It. Taylor’s post-It credits include Geostorm and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. He recently co-starred with Rebel Wilson in the Netflix movie Senior Year. He also starred in the crime drama series Big Sky.
Sophia Lillis
Sophia Lillis played Beverly Marsh in It. Projects had also poured in for the actress after her work in the movie. Aside from reprising her role in It Chapter Two, she’s also been seen in Uncle Frank, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, and Gretel & Hansel. On TV, Lillis starred in the coming-of-age series I Am Not Okay with This.
Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard portrayed Richie Tozier in It. Perhaps the most recognizable face in the cast, Wolfhard is best known for his starring role as Mike Wheeler in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. He also appeared in How It Ends, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and When You Finish Saving the World. Aside from his work on-screen, Wolfhard is also an accomplished musician.
Wyatt Oleff
Wyatt Oleff played Stanley Uris in It. Before joining the critically acclaimed horror hit, Oleff was most famous for portraying young Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy, which he reprised in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. After his portrayal of Stanley Uris on It and its sequel, he began appearing in The Weight of Perfection, Oh, Sorry, and most recently, Stay Awake. He’s also been busy on the small screen, having played a lead role in I Am Not Okay with This.
Chosen Jacobs
Chosen Jacobs played Mike Hanlon in It. One of the most appreciated movie actors, Jacobs, had gone on to play roles in Sneakerella and the Netflix romantic musical film Purple Hearts.
Jack Dylan Grazer
Jack Dylan Grazer portrayed Eddie Kaspbrak in It. Outside of the horror movie, Grazer is best known for voicing Alberto Scorfano in the beloved Pixar movie Luca and its spinoff Ciao Alberto. He also portrayed Freddy Freeman in Shazam! and is expected to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Nicholas Hamilton
Nicholas Hamilton played Henry Bowers in It. He’s appeared in Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan and Endless.
Jackson Roberts
Last on the list is Jackson Roberts, whose character, Georgie Denbrough, dies early in the movie. The young actor appeared in It Chapter Two and had roles in Gossamer Folds, and They Came From Below. On TV, Roberts plays a lead role in another horror movie, Locke & Key.
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