Like a demonic animal.
Under most circumstances, that pop in of description of an actor usually means trouble on set.
But in the case of Bill Skarsgard portraying Pennywise the Dancing Clown, this is a major compliment.
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Its such an extreme character.
Inhumane, Skarsgard says.
Its beyond even a sociopath because hes not even human.
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Hes not even a clown.
Im playing just one of the beings It creates.
This manifestation of Pennywise from director Andy Muschiettis film is elegant, precise even alluring.
Its important that we do something fresh and original for this one.
The key to this monster?
Having fun with it.
Whats funny to this evil entity might not be funny to everyone else.
But he thinks its funny.
One of my best friends is completely traumatized by the original film version ofIt, Skarsgard says.
Now hes scarred for life.
Ill never be able to make a Tim Curry performance as good as Tim Curry.
One thing is certain none of this is going to help the reputation of clowns.
Ive been doing some clown research, Skarsgard says.
Im not sure if there was so much clown phobia before the novel.
Its a scary clown, King said.
But to me, theyre all scary.
