Bill Skarsgård Pay for IT
Bill Skarsgård earned a reported base salary in the low seven figures for his role as Pennywise in the 2017 film IT. Exact figures vary by source, but industry estimates place his total compensation for the first movie in the low millions. For the sequel IT Chapter Two, his pay likely increased with the expanded role and franchise success.
Other Film and TV Earnings
Beyond IT, Skarsgård has taken roles in projects such as Eternals, where ensemble casts typically share a larger overall compensation pool. He also starred in the series Hemlock Grove and the film Deadpool 2, though specific per-project salaries for those titles are not publicly confirmed.
Factors Behind His Pay
His earnings reflect a combination of rising profile, franchise value, and negotiating leverage. A-list horror villains and Marvel actors often command higher fees as a project gains cultural traction. Reports on his IT pay are based on industry estimates rather than official contract disclosures.
For more details on actor pay structures, see Hollywood Reporter.
