Bill Skarsgard, a Swedish actor, has been making waves in Hollywood for nearly 20 years, and his career highlights are spectacular. Coming from a family of artists, the “Castle Rock” star chose to follow in the footsteps of his father and siblings and become an actor.

Many fans admire his art yet know little about him. However, there are many aspects of the man’s life and profession that contribute to his success as a performer, as we explore Skarsgrd’s 8 unknown facts.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Bill Skarsgard

1. Started Acting At An Early Age

Skarsgard’s biggest year maybe 2017, but it is far from his first. In reality, he first tried his hand at professional acting as a child. He had an appearance in the 2000 film White Water Fury. When this film was released, Skarsgard was only ten years old.

2. Not The First Choice To Play Pennywise

Early reactions to Skarsgard’s portrayal in It have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics applauding his horrific performance. Interestingly, he was not the initial option for the starring role in the film. Instead, another extremely brilliant young actor was hired in the role.

3. Comes From A Talented Family

Skarsgard is quickly becoming a well-liked and sought-after performer. While this is an extraordinary accomplishment, it is not unusual in the Skarsgard family. His father is the well-known actor Stellan Skarsgard, and three of his siblings are also performers. ^[1]

4. Privacy Is His Priority

If you have the opportunity or want, you will discover that Bill is a very private person – he has no public social media accounts! While everyone else his age appears to be more concerned with their online image and branding themselves, he appears to be more concerned in conveying characters, telling stories, and being acknowledged for his ability. ^[2]

5. A Night Person

He told Interview Magazine that he normally wakes up between 9 and 10 a.m. and that he’s always been more of a night person than a morning person. ^[3]

6. From Where His Famous “IT” Smile Come

One of the most unnerving aspects of Bill’s “It” is his unsettling smile. When he appeared on Conan, he was questioned if his smile came naturally to him or if he had to work on it. Gustav, his older brother, and fellow actor, “had this ability to point his lip in a very weird way,” he remarked. At the juvenile age of ten, seeing his sibling smile in that way prompted him to do it as well. ^[4]

7. Avoids Boredom And Enjoys Diversity

Given that “It” is a manifestation of worries, Bill shared some of his personal fears with Hero Magazine, one of which being boredom. His need for variety in his acting profession reflects his fear of boredom. ^[5]

8. Fan Of Martial Arts

He admitted to being a martial arts lover in an interview with Dazed. “I’m completely obsessed,” he admitted. “Alexander Gustafsson is this massive Swedish heavyweight boxer who is undoubtedly my go-to guy.” ^[6]