Oscar-winning actor Tilda Swinton was actually considered for the role of Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the upcoming theatrical adaptation of IT.
Stephen King fans are likely looking forward to the latest version of the original novel with bated breathe – even if it could have been even more exciting to have seen Swinton as Pennywise, instead of Skarsgård.
The idea of Swinton taking on such an iconic role certainly leaves a lot of room for the imagination to run wild with the potential possibilities.
Tim Curry previously immortalized the character of Pennywise in the two-part, made-for-TV IT movie in 1990, but with any luck Skarsgård will offer a wholly original take on the menacing movie monster for 21st century audiences to enjoy in Muschietti’s IT.