Pennywise
It (2017)
The lore
An ancient shapeshifting cosmic entity that wakes roughly every 27 years in Derry, Maine, favoring a clown form to hunt children.
The look
- Cream ruffled jumpsuit
- Orange pom-poms
- Receding red clown wig
- Red lip streaks
Behind the screams
Skarsgård can point his eyes in different directions, a trick used on screen. His Victorian-flavored costume was designed by Janie Bryant. It Chapter One became the highest-grossing horror film ever, about $700M.
Credits
- Created by
- Stephen King (1986 novel)
- Andy Muschietti (2017 director)
- Brought to life by
- Bill Skarsgård (2017)
- Tim Curry (1990 miniseries)
