Soon it’ll be time to head back to the sewers. Welcome to Derry, a television series companion to the events of Stephen King’s It, is being developed for Max, and some key information about the Pennywise prequel show is starting to seep through. Here’s everything to know about Welcome to Derry. Who will star in Welcome to Derry? It looks like Bill Skarsgård will be given free rein to terrorize all the children of town yet again in this series, per Deadline. The actor previously portrayed Pennywise the Dancing Clown, the ubiquitous villain who emerges every 27 years to feed on scared kids, in Andy Muschietti’s adaptation films It and It: Chapter Two. The actor previously said in a YouTube interview he had an interest in potentially joining the series depending on the material. Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Madeleine Stowe...
- 6/4/2024
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Patrick Burleigh, the screenwriter/playwright whose credits include the Marvel movies The Eternals and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, has turned in a scripted adaptation of the award winning children’s book The Last Bear by Hannah Gold. The producers are now going out to directors.
Producers are Ara Keshishian of Zq Entertainment (upcoming Locked with Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgard), Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films (Hitman), and Matt Wexler of WexWorks media (Paw Patrol). Zq financed the development of the script.
Published by Harper Collins in 2021, the novel won the BBC’s Blue Peter Award, and has become a fixture in schools libraries and has been translate in over 27 languages. Its sequel, Finding Bear, was also a bestseller when published last year.
The story focuses on the unlikely friendship of the 11-year old April and a lost Polar Bear in the Arctic. As April grows further apart from her widower father,...
Producers are Ara Keshishian of Zq Entertainment (upcoming Locked with Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgard), Adrian Askarieh of Prime Universe Films (Hitman), and Matt Wexler of WexWorks media (Paw Patrol). Zq financed the development of the script.
Published by Harper Collins in 2021, the novel won the BBC’s Blue Peter Award, and has become a fixture in schools libraries and has been translate in over 27 languages. Its sequel, Finding Bear, was also a bestseller when published last year.
The story focuses on the unlikely friendship of the 11-year old April and a lost Polar Bear in the Arctic. As April grows further apart from her widower father,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Crow: Brandon Lee’s stand-in Chad Stahelski supports the casting of Bill Skarsgard in the remake
Stuntman Chad Stahelski was close friends with actor Brandon Lee… and when Lee was killed in a tragic accident on the set of the 1994 version of The Crow, director Alex Proyas chose Stahelski to be Lee’s stand-in for the filming of scenes that still needed to be filmed involving Lee’s character Eric Draven. Lee’s face was then placed over Stahelski’s in post-production. Stahelski has gone on to become a director, taking the helm of each film in the John Wick franchise to date… and since he worked with Bill Skarsgard on John Wick: Chapter 4, it’s no surprise to hear that he supports the casting of Skarsgard in The Crow remake, which is set to reach theatres on August 23rd.
Commenting on Skarsgard’s performance in John Wick: Chapter 4, Stahelski told Esquire, “I think he’s my best villain ever.” As for his casting in The Crow,...
Commenting on Skarsgard’s performance in John Wick: Chapter 4, Stahelski told Esquire, “I think he’s my best villain ever.” As for his casting in The Crow,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Max anuncia el regreso del icónico payaso asesino en una serie que explorará los oscuros orígenes de Derry. © Warner Bros
Según ha anunciado Deadline, Bill Skarsgård (“John Wick 4”) repetirá como Pennywise en la próxima serie de Max, “Welcome to Derry” (título provisional), una precuela de las exitosas películas de “It”.
Andy Muschietti, director de las dos películas de “It”, dirigirá cuatro de los nueve episodios de “Welcome to Derry”. La serie ampliará la visión establecida por Muschietti en los largometrajes, que recaudaron la impresionante cifra de 1.170 millones de dólares en todo el mundo. La historia de la serie surge de la colaboración entre Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti y Jason Fuchs, basándose en la novela “It” de Stephen King.
Además de Skarsgård, el elenco incluirá a Taylour Paige (“Zola”), Jovan Adepo (“Misántropo”), Chris Chalk (“Así nos Ven”) y James Remar (“Oppenheimer”).
“Welcome to Derry” se estrena próximamente en Max.
© Warner Bros
¡SÍGUENOS!
Según ha anunciado Deadline, Bill Skarsgård (“John Wick 4”) repetirá como Pennywise en la próxima serie de Max, “Welcome to Derry” (título provisional), una precuela de las exitosas películas de “It”.
Andy Muschietti, director de las dos películas de “It”, dirigirá cuatro de los nueve episodios de “Welcome to Derry”. La serie ampliará la visión establecida por Muschietti en los largometrajes, que recaudaron la impresionante cifra de 1.170 millones de dólares en todo el mundo. La historia de la serie surge de la colaboración entre Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti y Jason Fuchs, basándose en la novela “It” de Stephen King.
Además de Skarsgård, el elenco incluirá a Taylour Paige (“Zola”), Jovan Adepo (“Misántropo”), Chris Chalk (“Así nos Ven”) y James Remar (“Oppenheimer”).
“Welcome to Derry” se estrena próximamente en Max.
© Warner Bros
¡SÍGUENOS!
- 6/3/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
It Prequel Welcome To Derry: Everything We Know So Far(Photo Credit –IMDb)
After the It franchise came to an end, Max had planned to bring Pennywise, the Dancing Clow, back to the small screen with the upcoming prequel series Welcome to Derry. The TV show will be based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, It, entailing the origins of the evil character that terrorizes the town of Derry, Maine, every 27 years. After the success of the film adaptations starring Bill Skarsgård and Tim Curry, King was fully on board with It being used as an inspiration for its prequel series. Now that it’s official, let’s explore everything we know about Welcome to Derry.
When will Welcome to Derry release?
While Welcome to Derry was planned to premiere in October 2024, HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys confirmed that the show had a new release date and will now premiere...
After the It franchise came to an end, Max had planned to bring Pennywise, the Dancing Clow, back to the small screen with the upcoming prequel series Welcome to Derry. The TV show will be based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, It, entailing the origins of the evil character that terrorizes the town of Derry, Maine, every 27 years. After the success of the film adaptations starring Bill Skarsgård and Tim Curry, King was fully on board with It being used as an inspiration for its prequel series. Now that it’s official, let’s explore everything we know about Welcome to Derry.
When will Welcome to Derry release?
While Welcome to Derry was planned to premiere in October 2024, HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys confirmed that the show had a new release date and will now premiere...
- 6/3/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
Welcome to Derry has its Pennywise. Deadline has revealed that Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role for the Max series, showing viewers the character's origins. Skarsgård played the Pennywise character in the two most recent feature films based on Stephen King's book It.
The television series was announced in February 2023. Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar will also star in the nine-episode prequel series.
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The television series was announced in February 2023. Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar will also star in the nine-episode prequel series.
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- 6/1/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu is considered to be a classic of Expressionist cinema and one of the most important movies in history. The movie was released back in 1922 and featured Max Schreck in the role of Count Orlok. Now, 102 years after the initial movie was released, worldwide audiences will get a new, somewhat reimagined version of the German classic, which will be released on December 25, 2024, because there’s no better time to release a horror movie about vampires than on Christmas!
The movie is directed by Robert Eggers, who proved his skill in The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, and will feature Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok in the movie. And while there are still several months before the movie’s premiere, both Eggers and Skarsgård have spoken highly of the project and based on what they said, we’re in for a majestic experience.
In separate interviews for Esquire,...
The movie is directed by Robert Eggers, who proved his skill in The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, and will feature Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok in the movie. And while there are still several months before the movie’s premiere, both Eggers and Skarsgård have spoken highly of the project and based on what they said, we’re in for a majestic experience.
In separate interviews for Esquire,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The man behind Pennywise’s makeup could once again reprise the role. According to Deadline and various other media outlets, Bill Skarsgard could return to the town of Derry to terrorize more innocent victims. “Welcome to Derry” has been in various stages of production since the writer and actor struck last year.
“Welcome to Derry” is set in the world of King’s It universe. The series expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films, which amassed a combined $1.17 billion worldwide. The series stems from a story by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs based on King’s infamous 1980’s novel It. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
“Welcome to Derry” will see the return of Skarsgård’s return to King’s streaming TV universe and a reunion with Wbtv after he starred in the studio’s Hulu series Castle Rock.
“Welcome to Derry” is set in the world of King’s It universe. The series expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films, which amassed a combined $1.17 billion worldwide. The series stems from a story by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs based on King’s infamous 1980’s novel It. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
“Welcome to Derry” will see the return of Skarsgård’s return to King’s streaming TV universe and a reunion with Wbtv after he starred in the studio’s Hulu series Castle Rock.
- 6/1/2024
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
Deadpool & Wolverine Star Hugh Jackman ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
After seven years, Hugh Jackman is all set to reprise his role of Wolverine for Deadpool & Wolverine. The last time the actor played the clawed superhero was in the 2017 film ‘Logan’. The MCU movie also stars Ryan Reynolds, and it is helmed by Shawn Levy.
So far, the promo, trailers and posters of Deadpool & Wolverine have received a fantastic response. Marvel fans are excited to see Hugh and Ryan together on the big screen. The actors have left their fans in splits with their friendly bullying and banter. But was it all as easy as it looks to the audience? Well, not really.
Hugh Jackman on Challenges of Playing Wolverine Again
In an interview, Hugh Jackman discussed the hardest things he had to deal with to play Wolverine again after a long time. The Deadpool & Wolverine star said,...
After seven years, Hugh Jackman is all set to reprise his role of Wolverine for Deadpool & Wolverine. The last time the actor played the clawed superhero was in the 2017 film ‘Logan’. The MCU movie also stars Ryan Reynolds, and it is helmed by Shawn Levy.
So far, the promo, trailers and posters of Deadpool & Wolverine have received a fantastic response. Marvel fans are excited to see Hugh and Ryan together on the big screen. The actors have left their fans in splits with their friendly bullying and banter. But was it all as easy as it looks to the audience? Well, not really.
Hugh Jackman on Challenges of Playing Wolverine Again
In an interview, Hugh Jackman discussed the hardest things he had to deal with to play Wolverine again after a long time. The Deadpool & Wolverine star said,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Et tu, Dr. Sullivan? The fifth episode of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, now streaming on Max, confirms the girls’ suspicions about their smooth-talking therapist — one that bumps her to the top of their suspect list.
Following last week’s bombshell that Dr. Sullivan treated Rose Waters, it was also revealed that the good (or not-so-good) doc has been keeping detailed records of her sessions with the girls. Annabeth Gish’s character is apparently writing a book about adolescent survivors of traumatic events, for which she’s also using information she acquired while treating the original Liars back in the day.
Following last week’s bombshell that Dr. Sullivan treated Rose Waters, it was also revealed that the good (or not-so-good) doc has been keeping detailed records of her sessions with the girls. Annabeth Gish’s character is apparently writing a book about adolescent survivors of traumatic events, for which she’s also using information she acquired while treating the original Liars back in the day.
- 5/31/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The fantastic and at the same time disturbing world of Stephen King’s works is a place we always like to go back to. For decades now, King’s works have been adapted as both movies and television series, and while not all of them were equally successful, they became a part of history. New adaptations are coming up, of course, and one of them is the prequel series to the critically acclaimed It duology that came out recently. The series is going to be titled Welcome to Derry and in this article, we are going to reveal everything we know about the upcoming series.
In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming Welcome to Derry series in one place. You are going to find out all that we know about the series’ release date, episode count,...
In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming Welcome to Derry series in one place. You are going to find out all that we know about the series’ release date, episode count,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Bill Skarsgård is back for more haunts as Pennywise the Clown. The actor has officially joined Max’s new prequel series Welcome to Derry, reprising the role he played in the 2017 films It and It: Chapter Two.
Per Deadline, Welcome to Derry is set for release in 2025 and will land on Max. The prequel series takes place in the 1960s before the events of the film and features the origin story of Pennywise the Clown, who would go on to terrorize the town of Derry for decades to come.
Skarsgård joins previously announced cast members Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar. In addition to continuing his collaborative streak with Stephen King material after starring in Castle Rock from 2018-2019, Skarsgård is reuniting with Andy Muschietti, who directed both It films, as well as producers Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.
Per Deadline, Welcome to Derry is set for release in 2025 and will land on Max. The prequel series takes place in the 1960s before the events of the film and features the origin story of Pennywise the Clown, who would go on to terrorize the town of Derry for decades to come.
Skarsgård joins previously announced cast members Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar. In addition to continuing his collaborative streak with Stephen King material after starring in Castle Rock from 2018-2019, Skarsgård is reuniting with Andy Muschietti, who directed both It films, as well as producers Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.
- 5/31/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Film News
Last year, we got word that the Max streaming service had given a straight-to-series order to an It prequel series which will delve into the backstory of the demonic (possibly alien) entity known as Pennywise, and we now have confirmation that Bill Skarsgård will reprise his terrifying big-screen role.
Deadline (via FearHQ.com) reports that Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce Welcome To Derry (working title).
The Boy Kills World star joins previously cast Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar.
It Parts 1 and 2 filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti are on board along with Jason Fuchs (It: Chapter Two). Andy will also direct multiple instalments of the series, including the first episode.
Specific plot details are still under wraps, but the show is expected to serve as a prequel story that will “expand the vision” of the recent movies. We know that Pennywise terrorised...
Deadline (via FearHQ.com) reports that Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce Welcome To Derry (working title).
The Boy Kills World star joins previously cast Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar.
It Parts 1 and 2 filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti are on board along with Jason Fuchs (It: Chapter Two). Andy will also direct multiple instalments of the series, including the first episode.
Specific plot details are still under wraps, but the show is expected to serve as a prequel story that will “expand the vision” of the recent movies. We know that Pennywise terrorised...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
‘Welcome To Derry’: Bill Skarsgård To Return As Pennywise The Clown In Max’s Upcoming Prequel Series
It’s official: Pennywise will return in “Welcome To Derry.” Deadline reports that Bill Skarsgård, who played the evil entity that terrorizes the fictional Maine town, mostly in the form of a clown, will reprise his role from 2017’s “It” and its 2019 sequel “It Chapter Two” for Max‘s upcoming prequel series. Skarsgård will also serve as executive producer on the series, which Deadline confirms will be nine episodes.
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Continue reading ‘Welcome To Derry’: Bill Skarsgård To Return As Pennywise The Clown In Max’s Upcoming Prequel Series at The Playlist.
- 5/31/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Bill Skarsgard will return as the terrifying Pennywise in TV series Welcome To Derry, a prequel to director Andy Muschietti’s It movies.
Bill Skarsgard, who brought his singular screen presence to the role of Pennywise the Clown in director Andrew Muschietti’s It movies, is to reprise the part in an upcoming prequel TV series. According to Deadline, Welcome To Derry (said to be a working title) will explore Pennywise’s origins in 1960s Maine. The show originally began production last May, but was delayed due to that year’s Hollywood strikes.
Andy Muschietti’s 2017 and 2019 films received critical praise and did big business at the box office, with plaudits going to Skarsgard’s commitment to Pennywise, with his performance switching seamlessly between low-key eeriness and over-the-top wildness. It also received praise for its tone, which veered from the typical Stephen King Stand By Me-esque coming of age...
Bill Skarsgard, who brought his singular screen presence to the role of Pennywise the Clown in director Andrew Muschietti’s It movies, is to reprise the part in an upcoming prequel TV series. According to Deadline, Welcome To Derry (said to be a working title) will explore Pennywise’s origins in 1960s Maine. The show originally began production last May, but was delayed due to that year’s Hollywood strikes.
Andy Muschietti’s 2017 and 2019 films received critical praise and did big business at the box office, with plaudits going to Skarsgard’s commitment to Pennywise, with his performance switching seamlessly between low-key eeriness and over-the-top wildness. It also received praise for its tone, which veered from the typical Stephen King Stand By Me-esque coming of age...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Max series “Welcome to Derry” will be bringing a familiar face back to terrorize the children: Bill Skarsgård is set to reprise his role as Pennywise in the prequel series, Deadline reports tonight.
The upcoming series will premiere sometime in 2025. The series will be a prequel to the two Stephen King-based It movies from Andy Muschietti.
Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce. The actor joins the previously announced cast of Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (“Watchmen”), Chris Chalk (“Perry Mason”), James Remar (Oppenheimer), Madeleine Stowe (Revenge) and Stephen Rider (Daredevil).
Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs are on board the Pennywise prequel project from Warner Bros. Television, with Muschietti set to direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
“The series will begin in the 1960s in the time leading up to the events of It: Part One, the 2017 film based on the Stephen King horror novel.
The upcoming series will premiere sometime in 2025. The series will be a prequel to the two Stephen King-based It movies from Andy Muschietti.
Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce. The actor joins the previously announced cast of Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (“Watchmen”), Chris Chalk (“Perry Mason”), James Remar (Oppenheimer), Madeleine Stowe (Revenge) and Stephen Rider (Daredevil).
Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs are on board the Pennywise prequel project from Warner Bros. Television, with Muschietti set to direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
“The series will begin in the 1960s in the time leading up to the events of It: Part One, the 2017 film based on the Stephen King horror novel.
- 5/31/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
It's impossible to overstate the popularity of "It Chapter One" and "It Chapter Two," or how Bill Skarsgård's turn as the horrifying Pennywise the Clown has become the definitive portrayal for multiple generations. Based on the terrifying novel by Stephen King, "It" and Skarsgård's ability to move his eyes independently is most certainly responsible for increased levels of coulrophobia around the globe. The otherworldly creature known as It comes in many forms, but Pennywise the Clown is undoubtedly his most famous. Since arriving in the town of Derry, Maine, It has been devouring the citizens for hundreds of years, resting for 27 years between feeding cycles.
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max streaming service ordered a prequel series with the working title "Welcome to Derry" in 2023, but there hasn't been much movement on the project to report on. It's almost as if the evil was waiting until we collectively forgot about it,...
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max streaming service ordered a prequel series with the working title "Welcome to Derry" in 2023, but there hasn't been much movement on the project to report on. It's almost as if the evil was waiting until we collectively forgot about it,...
- 5/31/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Look who’s coming out of the sewer drain: Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role as the terrifying clown Pennywise in Max’s upcoming It prequel series Welcome to Derry, according to our sister site Deadline.
Welcome to Derry — which was ordered to series at Max in February 2023 — is a prequel set in book author Stephen King’s It universe and will expand the vision of the two It theatrical films, 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two. The first film followed a group of children in the fictional town of Derry, Maine who are haunted by a malevolent shape-shifter...
Welcome to Derry — which was ordered to series at Max in February 2023 — is a prequel set in book author Stephen King’s It universe and will expand the vision of the two It theatrical films, 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two. The first film followed a group of children in the fictional town of Derry, Maine who are haunted by a malevolent shape-shifter...
- 5/31/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Deadline reports that Bill Skarsgård is set to reprise his role of Pennywise the clown for the upcoming It prequel series Welcome to Derry (which may end up only being a working title).
In addition to starring in the It prequel series, Bill Skarsgård will also executive produce. When asked last year, the actor said he wasn’t involved in the series, so I think fans are relieved that he will be lending his bloodthirsty giggle to the proceedings after all. Skarsgård’s take on Pennywise was instantly iconic in my eyes, so it was hard to imagine the series either skipping the character altogether or recasting. I’m excited to see him come back.
Andy Muschietti, who directed the two It movies, developed the series alongside producers Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin. The story comes from Andy Muschietti,...
In addition to starring in the It prequel series, Bill Skarsgård will also executive produce. When asked last year, the actor said he wasn’t involved in the series, so I think fans are relieved that he will be lending his bloodthirsty giggle to the proceedings after all. Skarsgård’s take on Pennywise was instantly iconic in my eyes, so it was hard to imagine the series either skipping the character altogether or recasting. I’m excited to see him come back.
Andy Muschietti, who directed the two It movies, developed the series alongside producers Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin. The story comes from Andy Muschietti,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: A familiar face is coming back to terrorize the children of Derry, Maine. Bill Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce the Max It prequel series Welcome To Derry (working title). He will be reprising the title role as It/Pennywise from the hit 2017 New Line movie It and its sequel, It Chapter Two.
On the Warner Bros. Television-produced series, Skarsgård is reuniting with other key auspices from the It film franchise, the two movies’ director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and Chapter Two co-producer Jason Fuchs, who developed together the TV adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic, as well as the films’ other producers, Roy Lee and Dan Lin. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
Set in the world of King’s It universe, Welcome To Derry (wt) expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films,...
On the Warner Bros. Television-produced series, Skarsgård is reuniting with other key auspices from the It film franchise, the two movies’ director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti and Chapter Two co-producer Jason Fuchs, who developed together the TV adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic, as well as the films’ other producers, Roy Lee and Dan Lin. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
Set in the world of King’s It universe, Welcome To Derry (wt) expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s something special about bloodbath movies: they’re really easy to mess up, making carnage the main character instead of the actual protagonist, but they’re also hauntingly captivating when done right. Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill is often dubbed as the ultimate bloodbath action, but what if we replaced the Bride with the Boy and changed the modern world for a post-apocalyptic one? Would it still work?
Bill Skarsgård Goes on a Rampage
Don’t make surprised Pikachu faces, but there’s been an apocalypse and the world has changed. In this brutal new reality, a corrupt and powerful dynasty rules over the land, and its members like to toy with their subjects. Once, the matriarch kills an entire family and leaves a little boy deeply traumatized, mute, and deaf as a result.
Having lost everything, Boy — which is the only way we see him addressed — is found...
Bill Skarsgård Goes on a Rampage
Don’t make surprised Pikachu faces, but there’s been an apocalypse and the world has changed. In this brutal new reality, a corrupt and powerful dynasty rules over the land, and its members like to toy with their subjects. Once, the matriarch kills an entire family and leaves a little boy deeply traumatized, mute, and deaf as a result.
Having lost everything, Boy — which is the only way we see him addressed — is found...
- 5/30/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
The drama between frenemies Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels isn’t over just yet: The Max comedy starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder has been renewed for Season 4, TVLine has learned.
The streamer announced the news on the heels of the Season 3 finale’s release Thursday.
More from TVLineHacks' Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder Unpack Ava's 'Eve Harrington Moment' and Deborah's 'Ultimate Betrayal' in Fiery Season 3 FinaleWelcome to Derry: Bill Skarsgård to Reprise It Role as PennywiseAnd Just Like That: Cynthia Nixon Explains Che Diaz's Exit, Teases a Newly Single Miranda in Season 3
“We congratulate Hacks’ brilliant cast and crew,...
The streamer announced the news on the heels of the Season 3 finale’s release Thursday.
More from TVLineHacks' Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder Unpack Ava's 'Eve Harrington Moment' and Deborah's 'Ultimate Betrayal' in Fiery Season 3 FinaleWelcome to Derry: Bill Skarsgård to Reprise It Role as PennywiseAnd Just Like That: Cynthia Nixon Explains Che Diaz's Exit, Teases a Newly Single Miranda in Season 3
“We congratulate Hacks’ brilliant cast and crew,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Bill Skarsgård rose to fame for his role in Andy Muschietti’s It, a supernatural horror film that featured the actor as Pennywise the Clown. It has received mainly positive reviews from critics, and it was a raging success at the box office.
Bill Skarsgård in It / Warner Bros. Pictures
Interestingly, the Swedish star’s portrayal was met with a lot of harsh comments. The film is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same title, and it is already evident that he is playing a character known to so many fans.
Bill Skarsgård Faced Backlash For Playing Pennywise The Clown
In an interview with Esquire, actor Bill Skarsgård confessed how he felt when he landed the role of Pennywise. Back then, he only starred in less popular franchises until his big break in the horror film.
When you are 26, you don’t feel young at all, but now,...
Bill Skarsgård in It / Warner Bros. Pictures
Interestingly, the Swedish star’s portrayal was met with a lot of harsh comments. The film is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same title, and it is already evident that he is playing a character known to so many fans.
Bill Skarsgård Faced Backlash For Playing Pennywise The Clown
In an interview with Esquire, actor Bill Skarsgård confessed how he felt when he landed the role of Pennywise. Back then, he only starred in less popular franchises until his big break in the horror film.
When you are 26, you don’t feel young at all, but now,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Bill Skarsgård, fourth of the Skarsgård clan, broke into the mainstream with his incredible portrayal of Stephen King’s beloved clown, Pennywise. Starring in the movie adaptation of King’s acclaimed horror novel It, Skarsgård has since achieved widespread acclaim thanks to his many roles across different genres.
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick: Chapter 4 | Lionsgate Films
Yet, fans are not done getting enough of the actor as Pennywise and still want him to reprise the role someday. Hence, many of them were left disappointed when he was not named as one of the cast in the upcoming It prequel, Welcome to Derry. However, Skarsgård might have just spoilt his return in a recent interview.
Bill Skarsgård Might Have Spoiled his Return as Pennywise Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It | Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård is a fantastic actor and the way he portrayed Pennywise in the two...
Bill Skarsgård in John Wick: Chapter 4 | Lionsgate Films
Yet, fans are not done getting enough of the actor as Pennywise and still want him to reprise the role someday. Hence, many of them were left disappointed when he was not named as one of the cast in the upcoming It prequel, Welcome to Derry. However, Skarsgård might have just spoilt his return in a recent interview.
Bill Skarsgård Might Have Spoiled his Return as Pennywise Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It | Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård is a fantastic actor and the way he portrayed Pennywise in the two...
- 5/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Bill Skarsgård, known for enticing viewers with his chilling performance in It, continued to exhibit his remarkable versatility with a recent string of compelling roles. In 2022, he enthralled us as Keith in Zach Cregger’s Barbarian and seamlessly stepped into the shoes of a villain in Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4.
With a mastery that thrills, the actor, 33, then carried the action-packed narrative in Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills World. Now, Skarsgård is set to dazzle us once again as he embodies the enigmatic Count Orlok in Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated gothic horror, Nosferatu. This is not all; the actor will soon grace our screens as the iconic antihero in the upcoming reboot of The Crow, releasing in a couple of months.
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise in It | Warner Bros
Bearing witness to his spellbinding transformations, Eggers was eventually drawn to the idea of casting Skarsgård as a character...
With a mastery that thrills, the actor, 33, then carried the action-packed narrative in Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills World. Now, Skarsgård is set to dazzle us once again as he embodies the enigmatic Count Orlok in Robert Eggers’ highly anticipated gothic horror, Nosferatu. This is not all; the actor will soon grace our screens as the iconic antihero in the upcoming reboot of The Crow, releasing in a couple of months.
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise in It | Warner Bros
Bearing witness to his spellbinding transformations, Eggers was eventually drawn to the idea of casting Skarsgård as a character...
- 5/30/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Bill Skarsgård has established himself in Hollywood by playing sinister characters, but he'll take a crack at the anti-hero when The Crow is released later this summer.
The first images and trailer for the movie received a mixed-to-negative response from fans of the classic 1994 movie. Most of that boiled down to Skarsgård's Eric looking more like Jared Leto's Joker in 2016's Suicide Squad than Brandon Lee's iconic interpretation of the comic book character.
However, this isn't a remake, it's a reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O'Barr. And, while the character's appearance has split opinions, the R-Rated action looks undeniably badass.
Talking to Esquire (via FearHQ.com), the actor admits to being unsure about taking on The Crow's title role. "There's definitely worry about that," he says of fan expectations. "I'm trying to view the fame aspect as a challenge and navigate through it in...
The first images and trailer for the movie received a mixed-to-negative response from fans of the classic 1994 movie. Most of that boiled down to Skarsgård's Eric looking more like Jared Leto's Joker in 2016's Suicide Squad than Brandon Lee's iconic interpretation of the comic book character.
However, this isn't a remake, it's a reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O'Barr. And, while the character's appearance has split opinions, the R-Rated action looks undeniably badass.
Talking to Esquire (via FearHQ.com), the actor admits to being unsure about taking on The Crow's title role. "There's definitely worry about that," he says of fan expectations. "I'm trying to view the fame aspect as a challenge and navigate through it in...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Bill Skarsgård has established himself in Hollywood by playing sinister characters, but he'll take a crack at the anti-hero when The Crow is released later this summer.
The first images and trailer for the remake received a mixed-to-negative response from fans of the classic 1994 movie. Most of that boiled down to Skarsgård's Eric Draven looking more like Jared Leto's Joker in 2016's Suicide Squad than Brandon Lee's iconic interpretation of the comic book character.
Talking to Esquire (via FearHQ.com), the actor admits to being unsure about taking on The Crow's title role. "There's definitely worry about that," he says of fan expectations. "I'm trying to view the fame aspect as a challenge and navigate through it in a way that I’ll find happiness."
"I really don't think my line of profession is a recipe for happiness or contentment. Not a lot of us are happy.
The first images and trailer for the remake received a mixed-to-negative response from fans of the classic 1994 movie. Most of that boiled down to Skarsgård's Eric Draven looking more like Jared Leto's Joker in 2016's Suicide Squad than Brandon Lee's iconic interpretation of the comic book character.
Talking to Esquire (via FearHQ.com), the actor admits to being unsure about taking on The Crow's title role. "There's definitely worry about that," he says of fan expectations. "I'm trying to view the fame aspect as a challenge and navigate through it in a way that I’ll find happiness."
"I really don't think my line of profession is a recipe for happiness or contentment. Not a lot of us are happy.
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Bill Skarsgard "conjured pure evil" for his part in 'Nosferatu'.The 33-year-old actor is playing the vampire antagonist Count Orlok in Robert Eggers' horror remake and explained how the depths he plumbed for the role "took its toll" on him.Speaking to Esquire, Bill said: "It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me to shake off the demon that had been conjured inside of me."The 'It' actor revealed that he hopes that audiences feel a combination of attraction and repulsion towards Count Orlok, although he is not sure viewers will recognise him in his costume and makeup.Bill said of the character: "He's gross."But it is very sexualised. It's playing with a sexual fetish about the power of the monster and what that appeal has to you. Hopefully you'll get a little bit attracted to it and disgusted by your attraction at the same time.
- 5/30/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Joel Pearlman has stepped down from his role as CEO of Roadshow Films.
Pearlman has been with Village Roadshow for three decades. During his tenure, he oversaw a diverse slate of titles from partners including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories, and Arenamedia. Some of his credits in Anz include Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games, and The Dark Knight franchises.
Village Roadshow today said Pearlman was also instrumental in securing “strong strategic partnerships” for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production, financing, and distribution company FilmNation. Village Roadshow owns a 31.03% stake in the company.
“My time at Village Roadshow has been such a remarkable chapter in my life and it is a bittersweet decision to move on to a new adventure,” Pearlman said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led this organization for many years and am...
Pearlman has been with Village Roadshow for three decades. During his tenure, he oversaw a diverse slate of titles from partners including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories, and Arenamedia. Some of his credits in Anz include Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games, and The Dark Knight franchises.
Village Roadshow today said Pearlman was also instrumental in securing “strong strategic partnerships” for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production, financing, and distribution company FilmNation. Village Roadshow owns a 31.03% stake in the company.
“My time at Village Roadshow has been such a remarkable chapter in my life and it is a bittersweet decision to move on to a new adventure,” Pearlman said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led this organization for many years and am...
- 5/30/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Skarsgård is following the legacy of his father and legendary Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård who appeared in MCU and the Dune franchise. Following his Hollywood debut in 2016 with Robert Schwentke’s sci-fi thriller Allegiant in The Divergent Series, Skarsgård made his breakthrough with Andrés Muschietti’s two-part horror thriller It.
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It. Credit: Warner Bros.
It made him a global star, albeit much of his face being hidden behind the extensive make-up, and he was mostly unrecognizable. The movies were huge hits, however, the studio behind It did something that greatly bothered the actor, which initially sparked a huge uproar among fans.
Bill Skarsgård Lost Sleep Over One Decision From Studio Behind It
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Credit: Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård was quite young when he joined It to play the villainous clown Pennywise. Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name,...
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown in 2017’s It. Credit: Warner Bros.
It made him a global star, albeit much of his face being hidden behind the extensive make-up, and he was mostly unrecognizable. The movies were huge hits, however, the studio behind It did something that greatly bothered the actor, which initially sparked a huge uproar among fans.
Bill Skarsgård Lost Sleep Over One Decision From Studio Behind It
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Credit: Warner Bros.
Bill Skarsgård was quite young when he joined It to play the villainous clown Pennywise. Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Bill Skarsgard says audiences may not be ready to see him in Nosferatu. The actor said this week his role in Robert Eggers’ upcoming remake of the silent vampire film “took its toll.”
“It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me to shake off the demon that had been conjured inside of me,” Skarsgard told Esquire.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was a 1922 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau, which was an unauthorized adaptation of Dracula that later became a cult classic. Eggers’ remake of the pic is set for release this Christmas. Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney and Willem Dafoe also star.
Skarsgard will play Count Orlok, the vampire antagonist. His costume and makeup have remained secret, but Skarsgard says he’s not sure audiences will recognize him. “He’s gross,” he said of the character. “But it is very sexualized.
“It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me to shake off the demon that had been conjured inside of me,” Skarsgard told Esquire.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror was a 1922 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau, which was an unauthorized adaptation of Dracula that later became a cult classic. Eggers’ remake of the pic is set for release this Christmas. Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney and Willem Dafoe also star.
Skarsgard will play Count Orlok, the vampire antagonist. His costume and makeup have remained secret, but Skarsgard says he’s not sure audiences will recognize him. “He’s gross,” he said of the character. “But it is very sexualized.
- 5/30/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Skarsgård’s journey into the terrifying world of Pennywise the clown began with a transformative makeup process that lasted for hours. When you’re in as much prosthetic as I was, it’s weird to see yourself go from what you used to be to what you’ve become, Skarsgård shared. Pennywise Makeover from Head to Toe One of the most remarkable aspects of Skarsgård’s portrayal was his dedication to the character. He spent around three hours in the makeup chair every day for his role. The process involved layers of prosthetics and makeup designed to create the nightmarish visage of Pennywise. Putting...
- 5/30/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In Boy Kills World, Bill Skarsgård plays the compelling role of a young protagonist simply known as Boy. This dystopian action thriller, directed by Moritz Mohr, weaves a tale of revenge and resilience against a chaotic backdrop. But who is Boy really? Let’s delve into the layers of his identity. Unraveling Boy’s Identity The film sets in motion with Boy’s tragic backstory, where his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy, played by Famke Janssen. This cataclysmic event leaves him deaf, mute, and orphaned. Following this tragedy, Boy is mentored by a mysterious shaman, portrayed by Yayan Ruhian. Driven...
- 5/30/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Bill Skarsgård was braced for fan backlash playing clown Pennywise in “It” thanks to a marketing stunt pulled by the studio.
Pennywise was first brought to the screen by Tim Curry in a 1990 two-part TV movie. Warner Bros. took on the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel for two films, the first released in 2017.
Skarsgård recalled to Esquire that the release of a first-look image of him dressed as Pennywise only rattled him further during production. The photo was released in 2016 before he started filming.
“They did a thing that I felt was kind of mean,” Skarsgård said of the studio’s marketing tactic that spurred online backlash to his casting. “I was so incredibly nervous to start this job, and then the internet is having so many hateful opinions on the weird, strange look of the thing.”
Skarsgård even questioned why he took on the role in the first place,...
Pennywise was first brought to the screen by Tim Curry in a 1990 two-part TV movie. Warner Bros. took on the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel for two films, the first released in 2017.
Skarsgård recalled to Esquire that the release of a first-look image of him dressed as Pennywise only rattled him further during production. The photo was released in 2016 before he started filming.
“They did a thing that I felt was kind of mean,” Skarsgård said of the studio’s marketing tactic that spurred online backlash to his casting. “I was so incredibly nervous to start this job, and then the internet is having so many hateful opinions on the weird, strange look of the thing.”
Skarsgård even questioned why he took on the role in the first place,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is set for its highly-anticipated release on December 25, 2024. The movie promises to breathe new life into the 1922 German silent film classic. Bill Skarsgard takes on the iconic role of Count Orlok, with a Star-studded cast that includes Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Immersive Transformation for Skarsgard Transforming into Count Orlok was no small feat for Bill Skarsgård. The actor dedicated up to six hours each day for makeup and prosthetics. Speaking about his experience, he revealed: It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me...
- 5/29/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Mark your calendars because Bill Skarsgard‘s new action-packed film, Boy Kills World, is set to make its digital release soon. This exhilarating film promises a whirlwind of violence and dark humor. Notably, it premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and is distributed by Lionsgate and Roadhouse Attractions. Breathtaking Cinematic Experience Boy Kills World delivers a breathtaking cinematic experience, inspired by graphic novels and anime. According to one review, it’s a high-octane action extravaganza sure to satiate genre fans’ delirious bloodlust. Skarsgard’s portrayal as ‘Boy’, a deaf and mute man driven by vengeance, is particularly captivating. He conveys complex...
- 5/29/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Bill Skarsgård said in an interview with Esquire magazine that the studio behind “It” perhaps didn’t make the best choice in deciding to release the first image of him as the villainous clown Pennywise before filming even got underway on the Stephen King film adaptation. Warner Bros. released the two-part film, which together earned more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
“When you are 26, you don’t feel young at all, but now, looking back at it, I was a kid,” Skarsgård said about taking on the role of Pennywise. “It was fairly early on in my career to take on something that had so many eyeballs and expectations on it.”
Skarsgård said the studio “did a thing that I felt was kind of mean” in releasing a first-look photo so early during the production process. The first-look image of Skarsgård as Pennywise debuted online in July 2016, more...
“When you are 26, you don’t feel young at all, but now, looking back at it, I was a kid,” Skarsgård said about taking on the role of Pennywise. “It was fairly early on in my career to take on something that had so many eyeballs and expectations on it.”
Skarsgård said the studio “did a thing that I felt was kind of mean” in releasing a first-look photo so early during the production process. The first-look image of Skarsgård as Pennywise debuted online in July 2016, more...
- 5/29/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a big week for horror, with two recent theatrical releases coming home, one of the best slashers of the modern era hitting theaters, and a new Takashi Miike film coming to Netflix.
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 27, 2024 – June 2, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
After scaring up $53 million at the worldwide box office, director Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel The First Omen is now available for Digital purchase ($19.99) at home.
The First Omen is available to own at digital retailers such as Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home. It also arrives on Hulu May 30 and comes to Blu-ray and DVD July 30.
The First Omen is an exceptional expansion on a classic, earning rave reviews across the board and impressing all of us here at Bloody Disgusting. Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Thanks to the exquisite craftsmanship on display,...
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 27, 2024 – June 2, 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
After scaring up $53 million at the worldwide box office, director Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel The First Omen is now available for Digital purchase ($19.99) at home.
The First Omen is available to own at digital retailers such as Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home. It also arrives on Hulu May 30 and comes to Blu-ray and DVD July 30.
The First Omen is an exceptional expansion on a classic, earning rave reviews across the board and impressing all of us here at Bloody Disgusting. Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “Thanks to the exquisite craftsmanship on display,...
- 5/29/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When Welcome to Derry was announced, Bill Skarsgård initially stressed that he wasn’t involved with the production at the time, which will see Andy Muschietti return as one of its directors. The actor, who rose to prominence following his portrayal of the dancing clown, even lent advice on how an actor should approach the role if the prequel chooses to bring in a new actor for Pennywise.
However, following his new interview, in which the actor doesn’t rule out the idea of playing the clown again, fans are excited by the concept of Skarsgård potentially returning to the role.
Bill Skarsgård Sends Fans Into a Frenzy After Teasing Pennywise’s Return
Bill Skarsgard | The Crow
With the release date for The Crow being delayed to August of this year, the reimagining of the 1994 film of the same, Bill Skarsgård joined Esquire to shed light on his career and the film.
However, following his new interview, in which the actor doesn’t rule out the idea of playing the clown again, fans are excited by the concept of Skarsgård potentially returning to the role.
Bill Skarsgård Sends Fans Into a Frenzy After Teasing Pennywise’s Return
Bill Skarsgard | The Crow
With the release date for The Crow being delayed to August of this year, the reimagining of the 1994 film of the same, Bill Skarsgård joined Esquire to shed light on his career and the film.
- 5/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Several months ago, we got our first look at the “crazy vampire hunter” character Willem Dafoe plays in The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman writer/director Robert Eggers‘ remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classic Nosferatu (watch it Here) – but we still haven’t gotten a good look at the title character, who is brought to life this time around by Bill Skarsgard (It). It would probably be for the best if we don’t see Skarsgard’s Count Orlok until the film reaches theatres on Wednesday, December 25th – but during a new interview with Esquire, the actor did discuss the process of playing the character, which he said was like conjuring pure evil.
During his conversation with Esquire, Skarsgard revealed that, during the Nosferatu production, he had to spend three to six hours every day getting the makeup and prosthetics put on so he could become Count Orlok.
During his conversation with Esquire, Skarsgard revealed that, during the Nosferatu production, he had to spend three to six hours every day getting the makeup and prosthetics put on so he could become Count Orlok.
- 5/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
While we’ve seen Dracula on the big screen in recent films including Renfield, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and this year’s Abigail, director Robert Eggers is going in a bit of a different direction with his next movie. He’s getting set to unleash Nosferatu, a new take on the classic film that predates the Bela Lugosi Dracula.
Bill Skarsgård will be playing the title character (also known as Count Orlok) for Robert Eggers, and he teases his top secret performance in a new chat with Esquire this week.
We say “top secret,” of course, because the movie’s marketing hasn’t yet revealed the look of the character. But it sounds like Skarsgård dove scary deep into the role. For starters, Esquire explains that the actor “worked with an opera singer to bring his voice down to its lowest possible pitch,” and “spent three to six...
Bill Skarsgård will be playing the title character (also known as Count Orlok) for Robert Eggers, and he teases his top secret performance in a new chat with Esquire this week.
We say “top secret,” of course, because the movie’s marketing hasn’t yet revealed the look of the character. But it sounds like Skarsgård dove scary deep into the role. For starters, Esquire explains that the actor “worked with an opera singer to bring his voice down to its lowest possible pitch,” and “spent three to six...
- 5/29/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bill Skarsgård truly channeled the undead for Robert Eggers’ upcoming vampire feature “Nosferatu.”
In an interview with Esquire, Skarsgård says that he “conjured” an alter-ego to play villain Count Orlok who is (literally) dead set on seducing the soul of Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp).
“It took its toll,” Skarsgård said of the role. “It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me to shake off the demon that had been conjured inside of me.”
Writer/director Eggers recalled to Esquire that Skarsgård was “on a different level” when it came to leaning into the occult aspects of the story.
“I remember early on, him trying to talk to me about what it meant to be a dead sorcerer — and I’m into some pretty heavy occult shit, but he was on a different level,” Eggers said. “I was like, ‘This sounds accurate, but I don’t know...
In an interview with Esquire, Skarsgård says that he “conjured” an alter-ego to play villain Count Orlok who is (literally) dead set on seducing the soul of Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp).
“It took its toll,” Skarsgård said of the role. “It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me to shake off the demon that had been conjured inside of me.”
Writer/director Eggers recalled to Esquire that Skarsgård was “on a different level” when it came to leaning into the occult aspects of the story.
“I remember early on, him trying to talk to me about what it meant to be a dead sorcerer — and I’m into some pretty heavy occult shit, but he was on a different level,” Eggers said. “I was like, ‘This sounds accurate, but I don’t know...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Boy Kills World is one of many box office victims from this year. However, after its April release, Lionsgate is preparing to bring the mayhem home in crisp clarity on July 9 as the Bill Skarsgård actioner has been announced to have a 4K UltraHD Blu-ray release, courtesy of Blu-ray.com. The film had a pretty warm, but mediocre reception, getting a 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a 72% audience score. But our own Chris Bumbray was grinning ear-to-ear with it, saying in his review, “The movie itself is a pretty wild, dystopian action epic with heavy doses of black comedy and outrageousness mixed in. […] Overall, I had a total blast with this demented actioner. Director Moritz Mohr makes an impressive debut, and the film includes enough world-building that it could easily spawn a franchise.”
The description reads,
“Skarsgård stars as ‘Boy’ who avows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda...
The description reads,
“Skarsgård stars as ‘Boy’ who avows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda...
- 5/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The very idea of a new version of The Crow sparked plenty of outrage online, with fans of the Brandon Lee original saying no one could possibly replace him. Things only got worse when images of Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven dropped, prompting negative responses from fans and even the original’s director, Alex Proyas. As we await The Crow’s August release, Skarsgård himself has his own thoughts on the movie…and they’re not exactly positive, either.
In a new profile in Esquire, Bill Skarsgård said that the ending of The Crow is far from satisfying, declaring, “I personally preferred something more definitive.” This would suggest that Rupert Sanders’ movie teases something more open-ended, quite possibly attempting to set up a sequel to fully reboot the franchise. Did Sanders not see the other Crow movies…?
Outside of The Crow, Bill Skarsgård has had other problems leading up to...
In a new profile in Esquire, Bill Skarsgård said that the ending of The Crow is far from satisfying, declaring, “I personally preferred something more definitive.” This would suggest that Rupert Sanders’ movie teases something more open-ended, quite possibly attempting to set up a sequel to fully reboot the franchise. Did Sanders not see the other Crow movies…?
Outside of The Crow, Bill Skarsgård has had other problems leading up to...
- 5/29/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Rolling off its acquisition of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” Italy’s leading independent distributor Eagle Pictures has scooped Italian remake rights to French smash hit “A Little Something Extra,” along with a raft of high-profile projects shopped at the Cannes Film Market.
The company, which is owned by veteran producer-distributor Tarak Ben Ammar, will produce and distribute the Italian remake of “A Little Something Extra” (“Un Ptit truc en plus), Artus’ heartwarming family comedy which has taken the French box office by storm, selling a whooping 3.4 million tickets in theaters in three weeks.
“It’s a delightful film about a father and his son who rob a little jewelry shop in a small town and as they’re looking a place to hide, they get on a bus without realizing that it’s taking them to a summer camp for young adults with disabilities,” Ben Ammar said. “They all...
The company, which is owned by veteran producer-distributor Tarak Ben Ammar, will produce and distribute the Italian remake of “A Little Something Extra” (“Un Ptit truc en plus), Artus’ heartwarming family comedy which has taken the French box office by storm, selling a whooping 3.4 million tickets in theaters in three weeks.
“It’s a delightful film about a father and his son who rob a little jewelry shop in a small town and as they’re looking a place to hide, they get on a bus without realizing that it’s taking them to a summer camp for young adults with disabilities,” Ben Ammar said. “They all...
- 5/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Boy Kills World is an extremely stylized dystopian action thriller revenge film directed by Moritz Mohr from a screenplay by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers. Based on the story by Remmers and Mohr, the brilliant action film is set in a dystopian film where the Van Der Koy family rules the city. We follow the story of a young boy known only as Boy who is hell-bent on becoming a living breathing weapon to take revenge against the Van Der Koy family. Boy Kills World stars Bill Skarsgård in the lead role with Jessica Rothe, Andrew Koji, Famke Janssen, H. Jon Benjamin, Yayan Ruhian, Cameron Crovetti, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Quinn Copeland, and Sharlto Copley starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the stylized action, dark comedy, and brutal violence in Boy Kills World here are some similar films you could watch next.
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- 5/23/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Raimi Productions, the genre-focused company run by Sam Raimi and Zainab Azizi, has signed a first-look film and television deal with Ara Keshishian and Petr Jákl’s development and financing company Zq Entertainment.
The deal extends the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which most recently collaborated on the upcoming thriller “Locked,” directed by David Yaroveksy and starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins, and the horror-thriller “Don’t Move,” which was acquired by Netflix earlier this month.
“Don’t Move” follows a seasoned serial killer (Finn Witrock) who injects a grieving woman (Kelsey Asbille) with a paralytic agent while the two of them are isolated deep in the forest. As the agent gradually takes over her body, she must run, hide and fight for her life before her entire nervous system shuts down.
“Sam Raimi is truly one of the pioneers in the genre space, as a filmmaker and producer and we...
The deal extends the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which most recently collaborated on the upcoming thriller “Locked,” directed by David Yaroveksy and starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins, and the horror-thriller “Don’t Move,” which was acquired by Netflix earlier this month.
“Don’t Move” follows a seasoned serial killer (Finn Witrock) who injects a grieving woman (Kelsey Asbille) with a paralytic agent while the two of them are isolated deep in the forest. As the agent gradually takes over her body, she must run, hide and fight for her life before her entire nervous system shuts down.
“Sam Raimi is truly one of the pioneers in the genre space, as a filmmaker and producer and we...
- 5/22/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Boy Kills World looked to be a cool action flick – and JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray said it was in his 8/10 review, where he wrote, “I had a total blast with this demented actioner.” But even with producer Sam Raimi’s name on the film, it didn’t draw in much of an audience during its theatrical run. According to The Numbers, it only made $3 million worldwide. Now it’s heading to home video, where hopefully it will have more success. Boy Kills World is getting a digital release next week, on May 28th, and Amazon is already accepting pre-orders at This Link.
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Moritz Mohr. It was scripted by Arend Remmers (Sløborn) and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie). The story takes place in a bizarre, dark dystopian universe and centers on a deaf and mute character, Boy, who navigates this...
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Moritz Mohr. It was scripted by Arend Remmers (Sløborn) and Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury: The Movie). The story takes place in a bizarre, dark dystopian universe and centers on a deaf and mute character, Boy, who navigates this...
- 5/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Crow: Bill Skarsgård's Eric Draven Is Ready For A Fight In New Still From Rupert Sanders' Remake
Created by James O'Barr as a means of dealing with the death of his fiancée at the hands of a drunk driver, The Crow #1 was released in 1989 and became an instant classic. A big screen adaptation starring the late Brandon Lee followed in 1994 and it too is beloved.
As a result, the odds are already stacked against this summer's remake. Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders is at the helm, while John Wick: Chapter 4 star Bill Skarsgård takes on the role of Eric Draven.
The response to the first trailer wasn't overly positive and the movie's take on the title character - which has replaced the iconic makeup with Joker-style face tattoos - has been similarly divisive. So, yeah, we expect The Crow to struggle when it swoops into theaters in August.
Now, we have a new look at Skarsgård's transformation and it looks like Eric is ready for a fight.
As a result, the odds are already stacked against this summer's remake. Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders is at the helm, while John Wick: Chapter 4 star Bill Skarsgård takes on the role of Eric Draven.
The response to the first trailer wasn't overly positive and the movie's take on the title character - which has replaced the iconic makeup with Joker-style face tattoos - has been similarly divisive. So, yeah, we expect The Crow to struggle when it swoops into theaters in August.
Now, we have a new look at Skarsgård's transformation and it looks like Eric is ready for a fight.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
“Boy Kills World”, the new live-action thriller, directed by Moritz Mohr and produced by Sam Raimi, stars Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Isaiah Mustafa, Yayan Ruhian, Andrew Koji, Sharlto Copley, H. Jon Benjamin, and Famke Janssen, available May 28, 2024 on digital platforms:
“…when his family is killed, a deaf man named ‘Boy’, escapes to the jungle…
“…where he is trained by a mysterious mentor…
‘…to enact.vengeance against the killers…”
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“…when his family is killed, a deaf man named ‘Boy’, escapes to the jungle…
“…where he is trained by a mysterious mentor…
‘…to enact.vengeance against the killers…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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