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"I Loathe Clowns": IT Star Tim Curry Reflects on Iconic Pennywise Role
31 Oct
Summary
- Tim Curry, 79, played Pennywise in the 1990 IT miniseries
- Curry "loathes" clowns but took on the role despite his discomfort
- Curry has not discussed the role much, but addresses the rumors
In a recent memoir, veteran actor Tim Curry, now 79 years old, has opened up about his experience playing the terrifying Pennywise the clown in the 1990 Stephen King miniseries IT. Curry, who is known for his roles in fan-favorites like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Clue, has confirmed the long-standing rumor that he "loathes" clowns.
However, Curry explains that his aversion to clowns was not to the extent that he "literally couldn't look at [himself] in the mirror," as has often been reported. Still, the thought of embodying the killer clown made him feel "simultaneously uncomfortable" and like he would be "pushing [himself] to take it on." Ultimately, Curry decided to accept the role, saying he was "interested" despite his contradictory feelings.
