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Before Pennywise: Bill Skarsgård's Netflix Debut
26 Sep
Summary
- Bill Skarsgård's first English horror role was on Netflix's Hemlock Grove.
- The series was a gothic thriller set in a former Pennsylvania steel town.
- Skarsgård played Roman Godfrey, a troubled teen investigating murders.
Before achieving fame as Pennywise, Bill Skarsgård starred in "Hemlock Grove," one of Netflix's pioneering original series. This gothic thriller debuted in 2013 and was set in a desolate former steel town in Pennsylvania where a mysterious killer lurked.
Skarsgård portrayed Roman Godfrey, a troubled, wealthy teenager who partnered with Peter Rumancek, a werewolf played by Landon Liboiron. Together, they investigated the gruesome murders plaguing the town. The series, executive produced by Eli Roth, also featured Famke Janssen.
Despite initial skepticism due to the market's saturation with similar supernatural shows, Skarsgård found a deep connection to his character, Roman. He expressed that portraying such complex roles is essential for his craft.
