HBO on Monday officially renewed It: Welcome to Derry for a second season, bringing back the terrifying town of Derry to viewers. It continues the prequel series inspired by Stephen King’s iconic horror novel It.<h2>It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 announced</h2>The update comes after the first season became one of the biggest series launches in HBO Max history. The series arrived on October 26, 2025, further exploring the mythology established in Andy Muschietti’s It films and the dark history of Derry and its connection to Pennywise.&nbsp;

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It: Welcome to Derry is all set to return with season 2. The news was confirmed by HBO on Monday through a social media post. The new chapter continues the prequel series inspired by Stephen King’s iconic horror novel It.

HBO on Monday officially renewed It: Welcome to Derry for a second season, bringing back the terrifying town of Derry to viewers. It continues the prequel series inspired by Stephen King’s iconic horror novel It. It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 announced The update comes after the first season became one of the biggest series launches in HBO Max history. The series arrived on October 26, 2025, further exploring the mythology established in Andy Muschietti’s It films and the dark history of Derry and its connection to Pennywise.

It: Welcome to Derry is all set to return with season 2. The news was confirmed by HBO on Monday through a social media post. The new chapter continues the prequel series inspired by Stephen King’s iconic horror novel It.

It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 confirmed; new chapter to explore 1935

Fresh off the success of Robert Eggers' gothic horror hit, actor Bill Skarsg&aring;rd has signed on for director Michael Sarnoski&rsquo;s The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman as the legendary outlaw.
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<h2>A Dark Retelling of Robin Hood</h2>
Unlike traditional adaptations, The Death of Robin Hood presents a darker, more introspective take on the folk hero&rsquo;s later years. The film follows Robin Hood as he struggles with the aftermath of his life of crime, wrestling with his past choices.
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In an interview with Collider, director Michael Sarnoski made it clear that this version would not follow the conventional tale:
&ldquo;I wrote that script right before coming onto A Quiet Place. I kind of made a deal with myself where, if I was gonna do a big studio movie, I wanted to make sure I had my smaller passion project in the wings that I could be thinking about.&rdquo;
He went on to say &ldquo;It has a sort of different version of the epic Robin that we&rsquo;re used to, while also a very intimate story that&rsquo;s going throughout. So, it&rsquo;ll have a little bit for everyone in that sense.&rdquo;
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<h2>The Legacy of Robin Hood</h2>
The legend of Robin Hood has been adapted countless times, ranging from animated films and musicals to darker, grittier versions. The most recent Hollywood adaptation was the 2018 film starring Taron Egerton, directed by Otto Bathurst.
<h2>The supporting cast</h2>
The rest of the cast includes Jodie Comer, Murray Bartlett, Alfie Lawless, and Noah Jupe. The movie is currently being filmed in Northern Ireland.
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The Nosferatu actor has been confirmed to join the growing ensemble of the film, which is both penned and helmed by the talented Michael Sarnoski.

Fresh off the success of Robert Eggers' gothic horror hit, actor Bill Skarsgård has signed on for director Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman as the legendary outlaw. Also Read: Chelsea Handler jokes about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's feud at Critics Choice Awards: 'Thankyou for distraction' A Dark Retelling of Robin Hood Unlike traditional adaptations, The Death of Robin Hood presents a darker, more introspective take on the folk hero’s later years. The film follows Robin Hood as he struggles with the aftermath of his life of crime, wrestling with his past choices. Also Read: Thandel Box Office: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer is off to a solid start In an interview with Collider, director Michael Sarnoski made it clear that this version would not follow the conventional tale: “I wrote that script right before coming onto A Quiet Place. I kind of made a deal with myself where, if I was gonna do a big studio movie, I wanted to make sure I had my smaller passion project in the wings that I could be thinking about.” He went on to say “It has a sort of different version of the epic Robin that we’re used to, while also a very intimate story that’s going throughout. So, it’ll have a little bit for everyone in that sense.” Also Read: Daredevil: Born Again: Ayelet Zurer shares insights on her character's new dynamic with Kingpin The Legacy of Robin Hood The legend of Robin Hood has been adapted countless times, ranging from animated films and musicals to darker, grittier versions. The most recent Hollywood adaptation was the 2018 film starring Taron Egerton, directed by Otto Bathurst. The supporting cast The rest of the cast includes Jodie Comer, Murray Bartlett, Alfie Lawless, and Noah Jupe. The movie is currently being filmed in Northern Ireland. Also Read: 'It was just a blast': Rachel Brosnahan opens up about playing Lois Lane in Superman

The Death of Robin Hood: Bill Skarsgård joins the cast of Hugh Jackman starrer

Bill Skarsgard is here to impress in The Crow reboot as makers dropped the first trailer of the upcoming feature.&nbsp;

The Crow centres on a man who is murdered&nbsp;alongside his fiancee but is granted supernatural powers to seek revenge. Bill Skarsgard leads the film.&nbsp;

The Crow became a cult phenomenon after a film starring the late Brandon Lee. Tragically, Brandon Lee was killed in an on-set accident during filming. Multiple films were made subsequently including The Crow: City of Angels (1996), The Crow: Salvation (2000) and The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005). The Crow was first introduced as a comic book by James O’Barr who debuted the iconic character in 1989.&nbsp;

The 2024 edition of the feature took nearly 20 years to get in flight. Several studios, filmmakers and actors came and went until now when it's finally happening with Bill Skarsgard. At one point, Stephen Norrington was considered, then it was F. Javier Gutiérrez and then finally Luke Evans. In the 2010s, Corin Hardy, Jason Momoa and Sony were to get together for the feature. Jason Momoa departed in 2018.

Watch The Crow trailer here:

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The new Crow film is by Rupert Sanders and also stars FKA Twigs, Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila and Jordan Bolger. The script is from Zach Baylin and Will Schneider. Victor Hadida, Molly Hassell, John Jencks, the late Samuel Hadida and the late Edward R. Pressman produced.

The Crow is set to release theatrically on June 7.&nbsp;

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Bill Skarsgard is here to impress in The Crow reboot as makers dropped the first trailer of the upcoming feature. The Crow centres on a man who is murdered alongside his fiancee but is granted supernatural powers to seek revenge.

Bill Skarsgard is here to impress in The Crow reboot as makers dropped the first trailer of the upcoming feature. The Crow centres on a man who is murdered alongside his fiancee but is granted supernatural powers to seek revenge. Bill Skarsgard leads the film. The Crow became a cult phenomenon after a film starring the late Brandon Lee. Tragically, Brandon Lee was killed in an on-set accident during filming. Multiple films were made subsequently including The Crow: City of Angels (1996), The Crow: Salvation (2000) and The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005). The Crow was first introduced as a comic book by James O’Barr who debuted the iconic character in 1989. The 2024 edition of the feature took nearly 20 years to get in flight. Several studios, filmmakers and actors came and went until now when it's finally happening with Bill Skarsgard. At one point, Stephen Norrington was considered, then it was F. Javier Gutiérrez and then finally Luke Evans. In the 2010s, Corin Hardy, Jason Momoa and Sony were to get together for the feature. Jason Momoa departed in 2018. Watch The Crow trailer here: The new Crow film is by Rupert Sanders and also stars FKA Twigs, Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila and Jordan Bolger. The script is from Zach Baylin and Will Schneider. Victor Hadida, Molly Hassell, John Jencks, the late Samuel Hadida and the late Edward R. Pressman produced. The Crow is set to release theatrically on June 7. Also read: ‘The Bear’ renewed for season 4, to film alongside season 3?

Watch The Crow trailer: Bill Skarsgard is here to take revenge

In the wake of The Flash's underwhelming box office performance, Warner Bros finds itself grappling with heightened pressure, particularly on DC Studios' new leaders, James Gunn and Peter Safran. With all eyes on the inaugural project, Superman: Legacy, the spotlight is firmly on the crucial task of casting the perfect actors to portray Clark Kent/Superman and his counterpart, Lois Lane. On June 17, Gunn, who serves as the writer and director of the feature, conducted a series of tightly guarded screen tests at Warner Bros' Burbank lot, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The footage remains shielded from public view as Gunn meticulously presents edited cuts to a decision-making committee, including Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav. While specific details remain undisclosed, snippets of information have managed to surface.

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Insiders reveal that Gunn assembled three actors and three actresses for the roles of Superman and Lane, respectively. On the first day of testing, predetermined pairs took the stage: Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan, Tom Brittney, and Phoebe Dynevor, and David Corenswet and Emma Mackey. Each pair filmed several scenes.

The following day, Hoult, Brittney, and Corenswet underwent another round of screen tests, donning the iconic Superman costume. Interestingly, only Mackey reprised her role as Lane to work opposite the actors. While Mackey's participation in the second day of testing doesn't necessarily guarantee her the role of Lane, it's difficult not to speculate on her chances.

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<h2>Skarsgard siblings up for Lex Luthor</h2>

The Hollywood Reporter's piece suggested that Skarsgard siblings, Alexander and Bill, are in contention for the iconic role of Superman's arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. However, it remains unclear whether Nicholas Hoult, who was initially considered for the role before shifting his focus to the role of Clark Kent/Superman, would reenter the running for the character of Lex Luthor.

<h2>Why James Gunn can make a great Superman movie</h2>

Gunn has the rare ability to revitalise and invigorate characters that augurs well for the Superman movie. Additionally, the potential for a lighter tone should be taken into account. Superman's previous depictions have been darker and more brooding, despite his status as a sunny, cheerful hero.&nbsp;

By infusing more heart into the Superman film, Gunn can restore the character's sense of hope and inspiration, which has always been a defining trait in the comics.

Superman: Legacy releases on July 11, 2025.

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In the wake of The Flash's underwhelming box office performance, Warner Bros finds itself grappling with heightened pressure, particularly on DC Studios' new leaders, James Gunn and Peter Safran. With all eyes on the inaugural project, Superman: Legacy, the spotlight is firmly on the crucial task of casting the perfect actors to portray Clark Kent/Superman and his counterpart, Lois Lane. On June 17, Gunn, who serves as the writer and director of the feature, conducted a series of tightly guarded screen tests at Warner Bros' Burbank lot, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The footage remains shielded from public view as Gunn meticulously presents edited cuts to a decision-making committee, including Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav. While specific details remain undisclosed, snippets of information have managed to surface. Insiders reveal that Gunn assembled three actors and three actresses for the roles of Superman and Lane, respectively. On the first day of testing, predetermined pairs took the stage: Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan, Tom Brittney, and Phoebe Dynevor, and David Corenswet and Emma Mackey. Each pair filmed several scenes. The following day, Hoult, Brittney, and Corenswet underwent another round of screen tests, donning the iconic Superman costume. Interestingly, only Mackey reprised her role as Lane to work opposite the actors. While Mackey's participation in the second day of testing doesn't necessarily guarantee her the role of Lane, it's difficult not to speculate on her chances. Also Read: Explained | Is Warner Bros facing an existential crisis? Struggles and uncertainty plague the studio Skarsgard siblings up for Lex Luthor The Hollywood Reporter's piece suggested that Skarsgard siblings, Alexander and Bill, are in contention for the iconic role of Superman's arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. However, it remains unclear whether Nicholas Hoult, who was initially considered for the role before shifting his focus to the role of Clark Kent/Superman, would reenter the running for the character of Lex Luthor. Why James Gunn can make a great Superman movie Gunn has the rare ability to revitalise and invigorate characters that augurs well for the Superman movie. Additionally, the potential for a lighter tone should be taken into account. Superman's previous depictions have been darker and more brooding, despite his status as a sunny, cheerful hero. By infusing more heart into the Superman film, Gunn can restore the character's sense of hope and inspiration, which has always been a defining trait in the comics. Superman: Legacy releases on July 11, 2025. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Superman Legacy casts its gaze on Skarsgard siblings for Lex Luthor! Details here

John Wick 4 movie review: John Wick is back, and he's taking names, kicking butts, and using endlessly creative methods to dispatch his impeccably dressed adversaries. The fourth instalment, directed again by Chad Stahelski picks up right where the third movie left off, with Keanu Reeves' laconic hitman on the run from the High Table, the quasi-religious cabal that lords over this underworld and the source of all woe for the titular hitman. Beaten and battered after the third movie's ending, John wants revenge from the High Table and has been recuperating under the care of Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne). But as fans of the franchise know, there's no rest for the wicked, and John has to go off on an all-out assault on the High Table.

This time around, the film serves up a fresh set of allies and foes, each with their own unique brand of cool. Leading the pack of bad guys is Bill Skarsgård's Marquis Vincent de Gramont, a member of the High Table and the perfect foil to John. While our beloved protagonist abides by the assassin code of honour that this underworld operates by, De Gramont is all about flouting the rules whenever it suits him. While John had to earn his place through sheer skill and ability, De Gramont only got in because of his celebrated heritage.

John is a man of few words. De Gramont on the other hand makes grand pronouncements like (I am paraphrasing, mind you) how those who believe in second chances have failed.

<h2>Watch John Wick Chapter 4 Trailer Here:</h2>

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Shamier Anderson plays a bounty hunter calling himself Nobody with a cute and fierce canine emotional support animal companion with a penchant of chomping down men where it hurts the most: in the crotch. Nobody often helps John get out of scrapes but not out of any goodness of his heart.

There's the great Donnie Yen as a blind assassin and old friend to John called Caine who uses his honed hearing sense, walking stick, and gadgets to detect and destroy enemies with an almost sardonic ease. He is forced to go after John after Gramont threatens his daughter's life. He is torn between his loyalty to John and his obligation to the High Table, but you wouldn't know it by Yen's performance, serving up stoic badassery with a side of relish.

The legendary Hiroyuki Sanada plays Shimazu Koji, the manager of the Osaka Continental and an old friend of John who despite the protestations of his daughter (Akira, played by Rina Sawayama) harbours John, though confronting him with the question that has been on many a mind since forever: Is there an endgame here? Or is John doomed to inhabit this purgatory of ever-deadly goons trying to get a piece of him (and those millions of dollars; $40 million by last count) and he carving a path through them until he eventually succumbs? As Ian McShane's Winston in his infinite wisdom tells him, even the dreaded Baba Yaga cannot kill everyone and will run out of bullets before the High Table runs out of heads.

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In many ways, John Wick 4 is the most ruminative this franchise has ever been, delving deeper into the world of assassins, the morality of their actions, and their motivations. Unlike some others in this trade, John Wick is not a cold-blooded killer, but a man driven by grief over his wife's death and seeking revenge for the murder of his dog. He's a man with nothing left to lose, and even he may struggle to articulate his motivations for even staying alive.

Of course, that doesn't mean John has gone soft. Quite the opposite, in fact. He shoots, smashes, slams, stabs, cuts, slashes, and nunchucks his way through countless hordes and hordes of goons sent by High Table's face in the film that is Marquis. It wouldn't be a John Wick movie without some jaw-dropping set pieces, and the film delivers in spades. The action is brutal and beautiful, and on a whole new level in John Wick 4.

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Indeed, it far surpasses anything else that has come before in the franchise, and I do not say that lightly. From a thrilling half-hour sequence in Osaka that involves the use of (and this list isn't exhaustive at all), hands, crossbows, pistols, revolvers, assault rifles, knives, swords, and nunchucks, to John evading a city-worth of assassins, and my personal favourite, a dreamy, almost ethereal hand-to-hand brawl against the German head of the High Table Killa (Scott Adkins) in a Berlin nightclub amid swaying dancers... it has all the makings of an all-time great action film, eclipsed perhaps only by Mad Max: Fury Road.

From New York to Berlin to Paris, each locale provides a new canvas for Stahelski to deliver visceral mayhem. The choreography is so slick and stunt-work so incredible that they will make your head spin.

John Wick 4 is also a gorgeous-looking film, even beyond the fights and clever camera wizardry. From the neon lights of Osaka to the fiery reds and oranges of a Moroccan desert, John Wick 4 is a veritable symphony of hues. Many important moments suspiciously transpire during the golden hour. The stunning, elegiac imagery here is not something you expect in films like these. You would find yourself wanting to pause to take in all in. I know I did.

I never thought I'd say this about a 169-minute movie, but I want to see John Wick 4 again as soon as possible.

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John Wick 4 movie review: John Wick is back, and he's taking names, kicking butts, and using endlessly creative methods to dispatch his impeccably dressed adversaries.

John Wick 4 movie review: John Wick is back, and he's taking names, kicking butts, and using endlessly creative methods to dispatch his impeccably dressed adversaries. The fourth instalment, directed again by Chad Stahelski picks up right where the third movie left off, with Keanu Reeves' laconic hitman on the run from the High Table, the quasi-religious cabal that lords over this underworld and the source of all woe for the titular hitman. Beaten and battered after the third movie's ending, John wants revenge from the High Table and has been recuperating under the care of Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne). But as fans of the franchise know, there's no rest for the wicked, and John has to go off on an all-out assault on the High Table. This time around, the film serves up a fresh set of allies and foes, each with their own unique brand of cool. Leading the pack of bad guys is Bill Skarsgård's Marquis Vincent de Gramont, a member of the High Table and the perfect foil to John. While our beloved protagonist abides by the assassin code of honour that this underworld operates by, De Gramont is all about flouting the rules whenever it suits him. While John had to earn his place through sheer skill and ability, De Gramont only got in because of his celebrated heritage. John is a man of few words. De Gramont on the other hand makes grand pronouncements like (I am paraphrasing, mind you) how those who believe in second chances have failed. Watch John Wick Chapter 4 Trailer Here: Shamier Anderson plays a bounty hunter calling himself Nobody with a cute and fierce canine emotional support animal companion with a penchant of chomping down men where it hurts the most: in the crotch. Nobody often helps John get out of scrapes but not out of any goodness of his heart. There's the great Donnie Yen as a blind assassin and old friend to John called Caine who uses his honed hearing sense, walking stick, and gadgets to detect and destroy enemies with an almost sardonic ease. He is forced to go after John after Gramont threatens his daughter's life. He is torn between his loyalty to John and his obligation to the High Table, but you wouldn't know it by Yen's performance, serving up stoic badassery with a side of relish. The legendary Hiroyuki Sanada plays Shimazu Koji, the manager of the Osaka Continental and an old friend of John who despite the protestations of his daughter (Akira, played by Rina Sawayama) harbours John, though confronting him with the question that has been on many a mind since forever: Is there an endgame here? Or is John doomed to inhabit this purgatory of ever-deadly goons trying to get a piece of him (and those millions of dollars; $40 million by last count) and he carving a path through them until he eventually succumbs? As Ian McShane's Winston in his infinite wisdom tells him, even the dreaded Baba Yaga cannot kill everyone and will run out of bullets before the High Table runs out of heads. In many ways, John Wick 4 is the most ruminative this franchise has ever been, delving deeper into the world of assassins, the morality of their actions, and their motivations. Unlike some others in this trade, John Wick is not a cold-blooded killer, but a man driven by grief over his wife's death and seeking revenge for the murder of his dog. He's a man with nothing left to lose, and even he may struggle to articulate his motivations for even staying alive. Of course, that doesn't mean John has gone soft. Quite the opposite, in fact. He shoots, smashes, slams, stabs, cuts, slashes, and nunchucks his way through countless hordes and hordes of goons sent by High Table's face in the film that is Marquis. It wouldn't be a John Wick movie without some jaw-dropping set pieces, and the film delivers in spades. The action is brutal and beautiful, and on a whole new level in John Wick 4. Also Read: Explained: Elements that make John Wick the definitive action movie experience Indeed, it far surpasses anything else that has come before in the franchise, and I do not say that lightly. From a thrilling half-hour sequence in Osaka that involves the use of (and this list isn't exhaustive at all), hands, crossbows, pistols, revolvers, assault rifles, knives, swords, and nunchucks, to John evading a city-worth of assassins, and my personal favourite, a dreamy, almost ethereal hand-to-hand brawl against the German head of the High Table Killa (Scott Adkins) in a Berlin nightclub amid swaying dancers... it has all the makings of an all-time great action film, eclipsed perhaps only by Mad Max: Fury Road. From New York to Berlin to Paris, each locale provides a new canvas for Stahelski to deliver visceral mayhem. The choreography is so slick and stunt-work so incredible that they will make your head spin. John Wick 4 is also a gorgeous-looking film, even beyond the fights and clever camera wizardry. From the neon lights of Osaka to the fiery reds and oranges of a Moroccan desert, John Wick 4 is a veritable symphony of hues. Many important moments suspiciously transpire during the golden hour. The stunning, elegiac imagery here is not something you expect in films like these. You would find yourself wanting to pause to take in all in. I know I did. I never thought I'd say this about a 169-minute movie, but I want to see John Wick 4 again as soon as possible. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Robert Eggers’ long-awaited new take on the ‘Nosferatu’ is gaining some serious momentum as Bill Skarsgard and Lily-Rose Depp are in talks to portray the pivotal roles in the film.

According to Deadline, ‘Nosferatu’ is a gothic tale of infatuation in the new remake between a frightened young woman (Depp) in 19th-century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who hunts her and brings with him immeasurable misery.

The movie has been Eggers’ long-term passion project, and it almost came to fruition in 2019 with Anya Taylor-Joy and Harry Styles at Studio 8. As Studio 8 worked out a budget and talent schedules, the movie was put on hold. In the end, Eggers decided to put the film on hold and began work on his Viking film, The Northman, which debuted in April.

After finishing ‘The Northman’, Eggers began considering other endeavours, although he always planned to return to the dark story. After Focus joined the project, he declared Nosferatu to be his next movie and started meeting with the actors. Back when Eggers was working on the project with Styles and Taylor-Joy, Skarsgard had a tenuous connection to the role of his new interpretation of the 19th-century monster. Eggers immediately convinced Skarsgard to fit the film into his schedule before it was too late.

The position of the female protagonist at the centre of the plot was left available since Taylor-Joy, one of the busiest movie stars in town, was unable to fit the movie into her hectic schedule. Depp, who starred in the Voyagers, became Eggers’ first option for the part after several meetings.

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Skarsgard just released the successful horror film Barbarian, which he also executive produced. John Wick: Chapter 4 and the Netflix film Boy Kills World are among his next projects in 2023. He will also appear in the Rupert Sanders-directed reboot of The Crow.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Depp is set to star opposite The Weeknd in the upcoming HBO series The Idol, with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson producing. She most recently was seen in the remake of Silent Night.

Robert Eggers’ long-awaited new take on the ‘Nosferatu’ is gaining some serious momentum as Bill Skarsgard and Lily-Rose Depp are in talks to portray the pivotal roles in the film.

Robert Eggers’ long-awaited new take on the ‘Nosferatu’ is gaining some serious momentum as Bill Skarsgard and Lily-Rose Depp are in talks to portray the pivotal roles in the film. According to Deadline, ‘Nosferatu’ is a gothic tale of infatuation in the new remake between a frightened young woman (Depp) in 19th-century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who hunts her and brings with him immeasurable misery. The movie has been Eggers’ long-term passion project, and it almost came to fruition in 2019 with Anya Taylor-Joy and Harry Styles at Studio 8. As Studio 8 worked out a budget and talent schedules, the movie was put on hold. In the end, Eggers decided to put the film on hold and began work on his Viking film, The Northman, which debuted in April. After finishing ‘The Northman’, Eggers began considering other endeavours, although he always planned to return to the dark story. After Focus joined the project, he declared Nosferatu to be his next movie and started meeting with the actors. Back when Eggers was working on the project with Styles and Taylor-Joy, Skarsgard had a tenuous connection to the role of his new interpretation of the 19th-century monster. Eggers immediately convinced Skarsgard to fit the film into his schedule before it was too late. The position of the female protagonist at the centre of the plot was left available since Taylor-Joy, one of the busiest movie stars in town, was unable to fit the movie into her hectic schedule. Depp, who starred in the Voyagers, became Eggers’ first option for the part after several meetings. Also read: 'Rings of Power' Episode 6 review: Amazon's fantasy series delivers thrilling, action-packed television Skarsgard just released the successful horror film Barbarian, which he also executive produced. John Wick: Chapter 4 and the Netflix film Boy Kills World are among his next projects in 2023. He will also appear in the Rupert Sanders-directed reboot of The Crow. Meanwhile, on the work front, Depp is set to star opposite The Weeknd in the upcoming HBO series The Idol, with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson producing. She most recently was seen in the remake of Silent Night.

Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp to star in Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' remake

The Hollywood actor who gave people nightmares with his role as scary clown Pennywise in ‘It’ has now been roped to essay the role of Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson in a six-part Netflix series.

Bill Skarsgård gave the creeps as Pennywise and is now ready to take you on a wild ride in his upcoming project.

The Netflix project is a Swedish language adaptation of Olofsson’s autobiography in which the convicted drug trafficker and bank robber reflected on his criminal escapades which began in the 1960s. Interestingly, Clark was the man who, with his crimes, gave rise to the term “Stockholm syndrome,” in which hostages forge an affinity with their captor. This happened after a failed bank robbery he attempted in the Swedish capital in the year 1973.

The Netflix series will be directed by Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Scandinavian Content Group.&nbsp;

Fredrik Agetoft, Peter Arrhenius and Jonas Åkerlund are the writers.

The series will be executive produced by Hans Engholm, Åkerlund and Skarsgård. Börje Hansson and Patrick Sobieski are the producers.

On him bagging the role, Bill Skarsgård said, “Clark Olofsson is, for good and bad, one of Sweden’s most colorful and fascinating individuals. I accept this challenge with delight mingled with terror and think that with Jonas and Netflix in the back, we can tell a groundbreaking story with a pace and madness we may not have seen on TV before.”

In another news, Bill Skarsgård is set to star in Netflix film ‘The Devil All The Time’ later this year, while he also features in ‘Nine Days’. 
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The Hollywood actor who gave people nightmares with his role as scary clown Pennywise in ‘It’ has now been roped to essay the role of Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson in a six-part Netflix series.

The Hollywood actor who gave people nightmares with his role as scary clown Pennywise in ‘It’ has now been roped to essay the role of Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson in a six-part Netflix series. Bill Skarsgård gave the creeps as Pennywise and is now ready to take you on a wild ride in his upcoming project. The Netflix project is a Swedish language adaptation of Olofsson’s autobiography in which the convicted drug trafficker and bank robber reflected on his criminal escapades which began in the 1960s. Interestingly, Clark was the man who, with his crimes, gave rise to the term “Stockholm syndrome,” in which hostages forge an affinity with their captor. This happened after a failed bank robbery he attempted in the Swedish capital in the year 1973. The Netflix series will be directed by Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Scandinavian Content Group. Fredrik Agetoft, Peter Arrhenius and Jonas Åkerlund are the writers. The series will be executive produced by Hans Engholm, Åkerlund and Skarsgård. Börje Hansson and Patrick Sobieski are the producers. On him bagging the role, Bill Skarsgård said, “Clark Olofsson is, for good and bad, one of Sweden’s most colorful and fascinating individuals. I accept this challenge with delight mingled with terror and think that with Jonas and Netflix in the back, we can tell a groundbreaking story with a pace and madness we may not have seen on TV before.” In another news, Bill Skarsgård is set to star in Netflix film ‘The Devil All The Time’ later this year, while he also features in ‘Nine Days’.

'It' star Bill Skarsgård to play the notorious Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson in Netflix series

Ready to meet the demonic clown Pennywise again? Well, actor Bill Skarsgard recently revealed that he is open to playing the role of Pennywise in a third 'It'&nbsp;movie, if the story works out. The second part of director Andy Muschietti's 'It'&nbsp;is currently in theatres and so far, 'IT: Chapter Two'&nbsp;is performing well at the box office. 
 
A major part of the 'It'&nbsp;movies&nbsp;ability to induce fear in its audience is due to Pennywise, played by Skarsgard. With 'IT: Chapter Two', the demonic clown has reached the end of his tale - or has he? During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Skarsgard said that he would be willing to portray Pennywise again, but only if it "had the right type of approach to it. 
 
"It would have to be the right type of approach to it. The book ends where the second movie ends, so that is the final chapter of this story," Skarsgard said. The actor added that a prequel, exploring things in the past, could work as an interesting plot for the next film. "There is this interesting aspect of going back in time before all this happened. There might be a story there that might be worth exploring. 
 
Obviously that would be a story that's not in the book, it would be a freestanding story, but obviously within the same universe. So, there might be something interesting out of it. I think it would be fun," he said. 
 
Muschietti helmed 'It: Chapter Two', which picks up 27 years after the events of the first installment 'It'. The sequel features the Losers Club, now adults, who return to face the evil clown Pennywise. The Losers&nbsp;Club returns home to Derry, Maine (a fictional town created in the film) 27 years after the events shown in the first movie. 
 
Most of them have left their small town behind, as well as their childhood trauma. But they made a pact: If Pennywise ever returns, they are all to finish off what they started and that time has come! James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Jay Ryan, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, James Ransone, and Andy Bean play the grown-up versions of the gang known as The Losers` Club. 
 
Skarsgard also returned to portray the evil Pennywise. Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Olef, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Jaeden Martell will all reprise their roles as the younger counterparts. The sequel had hit the big screens on September 6. 
 
The first installment, 'It', is based on Stephen King's beloved 1986 novel about a group of children terrorized by a monstrous entity that takes the form of a demonic clown. Directed by Muschietti, the first film became one of the biggest genre hits of all time, earning USD 700 million worldwide and USD 327.5 million domestically. It remains the fourth highest-grossing R-rated movie until now.

Ready to meet the demonic clown Pennywise again? Well, actor Bill Skarsgard recently revealed that he is open to playing the role of Pennywise in a third 'It' movie, if the story works out.

Ready to meet the demonic clown Pennywise again? Well, actor Bill Skarsgard recently revealed that he is open to playing the role of Pennywise in a third 'It' movie, if the story works out. The second part of director Andy Muschietti's 'It' is currently in theatres and so far, 'IT: Chapter Two' is performing well at the box office. A major part of the 'It' movies ability to induce fear in its audience is due to Pennywise, played by Skarsgard. With 'IT: Chapter Two', the demonic clown has reached the end of his tale - or has he? During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Skarsgard said that he would be willing to portray Pennywise again, but only if it "had the right type of approach to it. "It would have to be the right type of approach to it. The book ends where the second movie ends, so that is the final chapter of this story," Skarsgard said. The actor added that a prequel, exploring things in the past, could work as an interesting plot for the next film. "There is this interesting aspect of going back in time before all this happened. There might be a story there that might be worth exploring. Obviously that would be a story that's not in the book, it would be a freestanding story, but obviously within the same universe. So, there might be something interesting out of it. I think it would be fun," he said. Muschietti helmed 'It: Chapter Two', which picks up 27 years after the events of the first installment 'It'. The sequel features the Losers Club, now adults, who return to face the evil clown Pennywise. The Losers Club returns home to Derry, Maine (a fictional town created in the film) 27 years after the events shown in the first movie. Most of them have left their small town behind, as well as their childhood trauma. But they made a pact: If Pennywise ever returns, they are all to finish off what they started and that time has come! James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Jay Ryan, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, James Ransone, and Andy Bean play the grown-up versions of the gang known as The Losers` Club. Skarsgard also returned to portray the evil Pennywise. Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Olef, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Jaeden Martell will all reprise their roles as the younger counterparts. The sequel had hit the big screens on September 6. The first installment, 'It', is based on Stephen King's beloved 1986 novel about a group of children terrorized by a monstrous entity that takes the form of a demonic clown. Directed by Muschietti, the first film became one of the biggest genre hits of all time, earning USD 700 million worldwide and USD 327.5 million domestically. It remains the fourth highest-grossing R-rated movie until now.

Bill Skarsgard open for playing demonic clown Pennywise in third 'IT' movie

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