HBO has confirmed that Pennywise‘s story is not over yet, and following the global success of the It sequel, it was revealed that a series has been developed that will serve as a prequel to the iconic universe created by Stephen King.
Brothers Andy and Bárbara Muschietti will be in charge of producing Welcome to Derry, the TV show that will debut on the Max catalog in 2025. The director is no stranger to the project, as he was responsible for both movies.
Bill Skarsgård is the one who gave voice and life to the cursed clown, who has been the protagonist and has carried out a long reign of terror. In 2022, when the new title was announced, many fans began to wonder if he will be back.
Will Bill Skarsgard return as Pennywise?
The story of Welcome to Derry will be set several decades earlier, and it has been confirmed that Bill Skarsgard, one of the actors from the franchise, will once again don the creepy costume of Pennywise, the terrifying clown.
In an interview with Jake’s Takes in March 2023, the actor confirmed that he is not involved in the first season of the spin-off. However, he has come to an agreement and has finally been offered the role again.
Bill Skarsgård at an event for It Chapter Two. (Source: IMDb and Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
It catapulted Skarsgård’s career to stardom and opened many doors for him in the entertainment industry. Although he was already known for some of his previous work, his role as Pennywise took him to a new level of recognition.
His performance in the film adaptations has brought him great fame and recognition worldwide. There, he managed to personify the iconic clown in a striking and terrifying way.
His work was widely praised by critics and audiences for his ability to create such a memorable and terrifying character, solidifying the character as one of the most beloved villains/monsters.
