![]() ![]() And then all of a sudden, the last day of shooting it wraps and then you don't have to think about that character anymore at all. ![]() Every day, you're intimate with this other character in your own head. Can you share with people what happened and how long it took Pennywise to leave you, and what it was like to reconnect with this entity on the second film?īill Skarsgård: Yeah, well, filming is always, it's a very strange thing to do as an actor, where you get the part, and you prepare the part, and you live with this character for so long, and then you shoot the thing. Moderator: Bill, we spoke before you shot the backend of the first movie and you told me that when you finished shooting, you were having dreams about Pennywise. ![]() Read on for all the highlights from the press conference, and be sure check back here all week for more on IT Chapter Two, which arrives in theaters everywhere on Thursday evening. During one of the press conferences, IT star Bill Skarsgård was joined by director Andy Muschietti and producer Barbara Muschietti to talk about what’s different this time around, how Pennywise has evolved as a villain, and much more. Last week, Daily Dead attended the press day for IT Chapter Two, where we heard from all the key players in the highly anticipated sequel. This approach, which turns the clown into something akin to Stephen King's version of Freddy Krueger, allows the shapeshifting Curry to voice some of Pennywise’s most memorable lines, but it also defangs the monster’s terrifying potential somewhat as the killer clown effectively acts as a Boggart, taking the form of the kid’s worst fears, scaring them senseless, and then throwing off a one-liner instead of inflicting any physical damage.We’re officially only a few days away from making the return to Derry, Maine in IT Chapter Two, as the grown-up Losers Club have to come home after 27 years to face off against Pennywise, the shape-shifting clown who feeds on fear (and helpless victims). In numerous infamous scenes, Pennywise terrifies the stars of the series by taking the form of a werewolf, a monster, and numerous classic fears, only to turn back into his clown form and leave them with a quip instead of killing them. Each iteration has its fans, but one fan theory posits that there’s a reason Curry’s creepy clown is so much funnier.Ĭurry’s It stays in character (as it were) by cracking wise even when scaring the kids, but why does the monster choose to act as a genuinely amusing clown when he could be focusing on traumatizing victims? While this element remains one of the most memorable parts of the miniseries, it is genuinely difficult to fathom the reason behind Curry's goofy demeanor while watching the series. In contrast, the movie adaptation’s star Bill Skarsgård (whose brother Alexander recently played another one of King's most famous monsters) opts to instead play the part terrifyingly dead straight. Curry famously plays the character as a campy, surprisingly funny fourth-wall breaker. The creepy clown is a central figure in both versions of the story, as he is the default form of the shapeless titular monster, cropping up in every second scene to scar the story’s stars. However, no matter which version of Stephen King’s bestseller fans prefer, there’s no denying that there is a world of difference between Curry and Skarsgård’s interpretations of Pennywise. Related: Everything The Stand 2020 Should Have Done Differentlyīoth the blockbuster movie version of IT and the earlier miniseries have their ardent defenders, with fans of the films noting the consistently strong performances and impressive production values, while lovers of the miniseries claim the story has more room to breathe in a slower-paced medium. The more recent two-part blockbuster, IT and IT: Chapter Two, was released between 20 and offered a darker take on the novel’s story. The 1990 miniseries famously featured Tim Curry in the title role, and the cult actor’s legendary take on Pennywise the Dancing Clown papered over some corny characterization and inconsistent performances to make IT one of the most beloved of the' 90s miniseries adapted from Stephen King’s work. Despite this, there are not one, but two, adaptations of Stephen King’s It, both of which boast sizeable fanbases. The unconventional structure of IT, as well as the novel’s occasionally shocking content, meant that many readers considered a faithful adaptation impossible. ![]()
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