Bill Skarsgård has portrayed various terrifying characters on screen, including Count Orlok in Nosferatu and Roman Godfrey in Hemlock Grove. However, one of his most notable roles is Pennywise the Dancing Clown, famously portrayed by Tim Curry, in the 2017 film IT Chapter One and its 2019 sequel IT Chapter Two.
Skarsgård is revisiting the role of Pennywise for the upcoming TV series, “Welcome to Derry,” which delves deeper into the origins of the menacing creature from Stephen King’s 1986 novel. The eight-part series will shed light on the character’s background, drawing inspiration from the interlude pages in the book.
The series is set to premiere for UK audiences on October 27, offering fans a glimpse into Bill Skarsgård’s life beyond the spotlight. The 35-year-old actor is in a long-term relationship with Swedish actress Alida Morberg, 40, with whom he has two children—a daughter born in 2019 and a second child born in 2023.
While the couple keeps their personal life private, they have been romantically linked since 2016 and have appeared together in the 2022 miniseries “Clark.” Details about their initial meeting and their children are not disclosed to the public.
Before his relationship with Morberg, Skarsgård’s dating history remains unclear, especially due to his minimal presence on social media. The specific episode featuring Skarsgård as Pennywise in “Welcome to Derry” is yet to be revealed, but the show’s executive producers, Andy and Barbara Muschietti, hinted that it would be a pivotal moment in the series.
Barbara described Skarsgård as “our shark,” emphasizing the importance of unveiling his character’s complexity at the right junctures for maximum impact. The series is scheduled to premiere on Sky and NOW TV on October 27, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly every Monday.