For a few years now, Bill Skarsgård has been triumphing in Hollywood, especially after his incredible performance as Pennywise in the remake of It, whose story was written by the master of horror, Stephen King.
His involvement in the adaptation directed by Andy Muschietti became a great success both critically and at the box office, earning widespread praise for his role. Before his incredible rise, he had built a career in Sweden.
He made his screen debut at a young age in Swedish productions, and his talent allowed him to participate in various television and film projects in his home country. Soon, we will see him in exciting new movies…
What are Bill Skarsgard’s next projects?
Boy Kills World – April 26, 2024
Boy Kills World is the film that brought about a significant physical transformation for Bill Skarsgård, as he had to train like never before to carry out this action and mystery story that captivated many in 2023.
The R-rated thriller will be released worldwide on April 26 of this year, directed by Moritz Mohr, with Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers adapting the script based on a homonymous short film.
The story follows Boy, a deaf-mute with an incredible imagination, who is trained by a mysterious shaman to suppress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death when his family is murdered.
The actor brings the main character to life and is joined by several big stars, such as Jessica Rothe, who portrays June 27. In addition to her, the cast includes Michelle Dockery, Isaiah Mustafa, Brett Gelman, Yayan Ruhian and Famke Janssen, among others.
Nosferatu – december 25, 2024
Nosferatu is Robert Eggers‘ highly anticipated promise, as he took on the task of writing and directing the classic horror film remake that has achieved great success worldwide. Skarsgård will bring Count Orlok to life, and everything indicates that it is the ideal role for him, given his experience in portraying monsters.
The film is set to hit theaters for Christmas this year, and it is expected that tickets will sell out quickly, especially with the top-notch cast it boasts. Bill is not the only cast member, as stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult will also be present.
The plot depicts a gothic tale of obsession between an enchanted young woman in 19th-century Germany and the ancient vampire from Transylvania who stalks her, bringing with him incalculable horror.
Emperor – tba
Emperor is the upcoming period film that will bring Bill to the big screen in the role of Philip II of Spain, with Adrien Brody, Sophie Cookson, Paz Vega, Thomas Kretschmann and Oliver Platt accompanying him in other major roles.
Filming has already concluded, but the release date has not been confirmed yet. Lee Tamahori directed the film from a script written by Michael Thomas and Jeffrey Hatcher.
The story is set in the 16th century and is an action epic about the young Johanna “De Gante,” who seeks revenge against the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V for the death of her father. In a world of wealth, debauchery, violent reprisals, sex, manipulation, and betrayal.
The Crow – june 7, 2024
The Crow will be the new remake of 2024 starring Bill Skarsgård in the role of Eric Draven, previously portrayed by Brandon Lee. The film will be directed by Rupert Sanders and is based on the comic of the same name by James O’Barr.
The story follows Eric, who returns from the dead to avenge his own death and that of his fiancée, using supernatural powers granted by a crow. The cast is filled with big stars, but the most notable include Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Jordan Bolger and FKA Twigs in the role of Shelly Webster.
This time, the remake will not focus solely on revenge, but on how the loss of true love affected the main character. FKA twigs gave an interview to Vogue UK, where she talked about what it was like to share the set with Bill.
She said: “I think Bill and I had incredible chemistry as friends off set. It made acting for me so much easier because I really trusted him”. Without a doubt, we will see a much more emotionally intense new version, full of drama and flashbacks.
Locked – tba
The Swedish actor will bring Eddie Barrish to life in Locked, the upcoming horror and suspense film directed by David Yarovesky, based on a script developed by Michael Arlen Ross. The star will be accompanied by industry giants like Anthony Hopkins.
The project is currently in post-production, but the release date for the big screen is yet to be announced. The plot follows a thief who breaks into a luxury SUV, only to realize that he has fallen into a sophisticated and deadly trap.
Lords of War – tba
Nicolas Cage will team up with Bill Skarsgård to carry out a new war drama titled Lords of War. They will bring to life the characters Yuri Orlov and Anton in the upcoming film written and directed by Andrew Niccol, which is still in pre-production.
So far, they are the only two confirmed cast members in this crime and suspense story. The plot follows Yuri Orlov, the world’s most infamous arms dealer, who discovers that he has a son, Anton, creating a mercenary army to serve the United States, sparking a rivalry between father and son.
