Time to float! Despite all odds, Bill Skarsgård’s involvement in the “Welcome to Derry” series has been confirmed. Just when we all thought he would dedicate the rest of the year solely to promoting “The Crow” and his upcoming remake of “Nosferatu,” he returns to the role that made him famous and beloved around the world.
The phenomenon of the contemporary “It” remakes in recent years can only be described as remarkable. The two movies helmed by Andy Muschietti were not only praised for their horror but also for the endearing nature of their characters.
Thus, like all good things in cinema and TV, the universe of the metamorphosing clown will be expanded, and while this continuation doesn’t have a specific release date yet, it is known that it will premiere on Max. Now, the question we’ve all been asking: How much could Bill Skarsgård’s salary be for portraying Pennywise again?
Bill Skarsgård speculated salary for ‘Welcome to Derry’
Firstly, let’s not jump to wild figures. It’s a known fact that even the most prominent actors don’t typically command more than $2 million per episode for their starring roles, as highlighted in the annual TV salary reports by Variety. While the so-called $1 million salary club is growing, there hasn’t been any disclosure about a celebrity asking for $3 million per episode thus far.
Bill Skarsgard in “It”. (Source: IMDb)
Also, Bill Skarsgård is a great distance away from fitting into that category. In fact, he’s quite the opposite. It’s still a sore spot for his fans to recall that he was paid a mere $200K for his performance as the main antagonist in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” as revealed by The Richest.
Comparing his reported net worth of $5 million to fortunes of stars alike, it’s clear he doesn’t demand the same payments as many of his counterparts, whose net worth often exceeds $20 million. Now, turning back to the question of Bill Skarsgård’s salary for “Welcome to Derry,” we can make some estimates.
Given that the series lacks another star of his caliber in the cast, Max could offer him a substantial sum without hesitation. And, given that the highest fee per episode paid to a star by Max, according to Variety, was $2 million to Robert Downey Jr. for “The Sympathizer,” one might speculate that Bill Skarsgård could earn at least $1 million.
But, when we remember that Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth stands at $300 million, its clear that the Swedish actor may not even come close to the seven figures for the Max upcoming show.
In view of all these factors and doing the math, it’s probable that Bill Skarsgård will be paid between $600K and $800K per episode for the “Welcome to Derry” series. If the show proves successful and continues for another season, he might negotiate an even higher fee.
