Alexander Skarsgard talks family, jokes about brother Bill as Pennywise

(3 Dec 2018) ALEXANDER SKARSGARD TALKS FAMILY, JOKES ABOUT BROTHER BILL AS PENNYWISE
The Skarsgards are a prominent family of actors, with father Stellan at the helm, and brothers Gustaf, Bill and Alexander also in the business.
Despite their shared profession, the Swedish acting dynasty don't talk about their day jobs when they get together for the holidays.
"We try to avoid that," said Alexander recently. "I mean I think naturally, like most families, if you're in the same profession, it's a big part of your life, so you do talk about it a bit. But I also love - I'm the only one based in the States. The rest of them are in Stockholm. Whenever I go home, it's quite nice to avoid that and to not talk about a project that you got going on, what you're working on and what you're excited about."
Instead, the conversation is more basic.
"It's nice to deal with like more trivial things, mundane stuff like just family life, or everything outside of work, in a way."
The 42-year-old said he's looking forward to seeing his family in the coming months and meeting his new niece by brother Bill - best known for his role as demonic clown Pennywise in Stephen King horror, "It."
"I Skyped with him the other day and he was on set shooting 'It 2,' and I caught him when he was in the makeup chair," Skarsgard said.
"So we're talking about like what it's like having a baby and this profound beautiful experience and he's in his full clown makeup. And he's a very, very sweet guy, Bill. So, he's like this got very sweet disposition but looks like this crazy clown talking about his beautiful little girl and how amazing that's been. It was a very beautiful moment."
Alexander Skarsgard can currently be seen starring in TV drama "The Little Drummer Girl," an adaptation of John le Carre's best-selling novel of the same name.
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[@VivtHernandez]

Petition for bill to speak Swedish while dressed up as penny wise *mic drop*

[@ballwrsgalaxy8503]

there is a film called Simple Simon where he talks swedish granted the film is swedish. he is very young in the movie

[@VivtHernandez]

I’m very interested in watching now that you so much !

[@Mucho-Taco]

Trump tweets

[@spookyhouses]

Yes yes yes

[@witch8072]

Very cute hearing Alex talk about his brother and his little niece. Congratulations to papa Pennywise on his little princess.

[@folieadeux0531]

Yeah me too same here I love him as a person but when he has kids I also wish him more I just wish he could still do more movies regardless he’s a great actor :)

[@rHamUK]

@@folieadeux0531 Having a baby doesn't stop u from acting bruh every actor who's had a baby still makes massive movies

[@penelopeviews7335]

It’s very sweet to see Alex talk about his family. He obviously loves them very much.

[@LadyVader33]

Penelope Views they are very fortunate to have each other and are supportive of each other's achievements. If only more families were like this

[@HenryRuins]

Just noticed that Alexander and Bill kinda have similar vocal delivery and mannerisms when they are speaking English

[@warriorqueen2008]

Bills daughter is 11 months old, there’s an interview from yesterday from the late show with Stephen Colbert talks about Pennywise and his daughter and family

[@folieadeux0531]

Yeah I heard it’s cute to hear him talking about it ;)

[@dimdion19]

😭

[@aishahar]

I've been binge watching Alexander's interviews and clips here on KZbin non stop. Somebody save me!

[@people6117]

They all have that awkward stutter lol.

[@forestguardian0309]

Nolen Their dad sorta does too in his interviews 😊

[@DoodleSnozzle]

English is not their native language so it doesnt come out as fluently

[@people6117]

@@DoodleSnozzle I know that. I'm saying its awkward in a cute way.

[@SpaceMonke99]

Dennis Hedlund I know what you mean. When you’re speaking your second language it’s kind of like you sometimes say the next thing in your head to check it’s right before sharing it, especially with native speakers.

[@hannathompson7998]

Ikr I love it

[@andrewmaino8835]

Michael is the most underrated actor of all time, from Iceman to Waco, every single project he touches , the man draws every audience in and plays every part perfectly, much respect to a man not recognized for his work

[@franklippert4278]

Alex looks more and more like papa Stellan

[@nicolewoolaston1554]

Look at those good genes ❤

[@pretenditsagoodworld]

I love when he talks about his family - it is either sweet or laugh out Funny 😍

[@LazyAlternativeBrat]

It should be illegal to be that damn attractive

[@briterry4961]

I can't look at Bill's face and not see Pennywise anymore. He's very attractive but if I ever walked into a dark room, turned on the light and he was there just staring at me, I'd probably shit my pants.

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

Alexander Skarsgárd is an good actor. Bill Skarsgárd was perfectly good as Pennywise in IT. Looking forward to see IT Chapter 2.

[@jlr163380]

I like how the other actor was interviewing him.

[@JodyK78]

Great video! I love any video interview with Alex but am happy to hear him say such wonderful things about Bill too.

[@Youre_Right]

Michael Shannon is one of my favorite actors. Whatever role he takes on he kills it.

[@joshglynn7811]

I saw the thumbnail and thought it was Bill skarsgård and Andy muschietti

[@yuliancoronado97]

EpicRexx the other man is Michael Shannon

[@joshglynn7811]

@@yuliancoronado97 I know 😄

[@G.G21]

I love all three, each one has their style and appeal♥️♥️♥️ Skargårds min älskade för alltid!!!

[@Berrybabe09]

okay but bill's eyes during the red carpet at the end of the video?? HYPNOTIC

[@8Jud3]

The 3 Skarsgards have been in 3 of my favourite to-watch: True Blood/Vikings/IT!

[@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

Big little lies/ Chernobyl

[@vibangigan5336]

Hol up who was a skarsgard in Vikings?!?

[@8Jud3]

@@vibangigan5336 Middle brother, Gustaf was Floki on Vikings,didn't you know?😂

[@8Jud3]

@@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi MY favourites--MY😂

[@miss_karenjoselin]

And their dad in Pirates of the Caribbean!!! As bootstrap bill

[@animelover12261]

After watching trueblood it’s so funny hearing that his brothers name is bill

[@scottibrown3274]

I just love how Alex and Gustaf showed up for the premiere

[@haranguemeringue8957]

He’s so down-to-earth which makes me like & respect him even more. Especially w/all the inane hotheads in Hollywood lately, lol. He’s a total sweetheart & hot AF too, but nice to know he’s not all full of himself. 😬

[@serenitybeats1677]

Like which hotheads

[@Amanda-fs4yd]

These 2 need to do a movie together!

[@liliancr9146]

Nice touch

[@hpgal88]

You know bill cant say to babies he could eat them up.. like people usually do. Hahaha

[@liliancr9146]

This the new year story baby

[@charmedlilsis1]

Bill has a baby?!

[@justme-ry1ce]

I don't think he was supposed to say anything about it. For some reason, they're keeping it a secret from the Western media. Oh well, cat's out of the bag. And wasn't It 2 finished filming at the end of October, not the other day?

[@charmedlilsis1]

@@justme-ry1ce I think this might be an old interview from october

[@melissam597]

Yeah, unfortunately given who the mother is...

[@magnuskarlsson8655]

@@melissam597 Why is it unfortunate?

[@melissam597]

Magnus Karlsson because their relationship and she are beyond fucked up - they met because she was engaged to Alex’s BF, she watched him grow, she is documented as literally dragging him away from fans, a person who worked on Castle Rock said she couldn’t speak to Bill because “his girlfriend is here” and a contact from her school days in Sweden said “she is one of the worst people I’ve ever met”, she is on camera glaring at people and dragging Bill around like a rag doll, she comes onto fan boards to harass people who don’t like her, she probably planned the pregnancy/snatched the bag, when she was knocked up she and her friends leaked photos of her looking smug and cradling her “bump” - even made a new private IG which they could tag (Bill apparently made her make her old account private after she accidentally on purpose leaked his username) There’s probably even more than I’ve forgotten - I used to be on LSA and we got a whole lotta tea lol. In short, she’s a shitty person and they should not have continued with this pregnancy, totally unfair situation to bring a kid in. 😪

[@spaghettismurfy2490]

bill...is just wow hes perfect

[@katyaimai]

I want to be a Skarsgard.

[@imout766]

Big bro in the house.

[@youthnando]

Michael Shannon so underrated

[@sofiatzani6060]

Perfect DNA

[@Sen.na_.]

Bill's daughter: papa what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Bill: i eat children. .... AHHHH

[@lingerfan15]

THEY HAD A DAUGHTER

[@eliandrews1866]

So... no one’s going to talk about Michael Shannon?

[@YNsTout]

Love that guy !

[@ulazuhra]

way hotter than bill imo lol

[@srishtisumiran2607]

He's awesome .A great actor.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

I WILL FIND HIM!

[@eddhanks]

Oh Zod?

[@knightwind5967]

General Zod and Randall Flagg in an interview, I never thought I'd see the day. O.o

[@Pennywise-hn5qw]

Alex looks like his dad, bill looks a Lot like his Mum...the same smile

[@i_violetexpress_i]

LOL i wonder what bills daughter will think when she finds out her dad is pennywise 🤣

[@peacexfrogx]

Ikr. She'll be like "you were what now?"

[@maja2197]

Zombie Unicorn or ”du var vad för något?” 😂

[@D3annaLorraine]

Must be weird when your much younger sibling has a family before you do... but it’ll happen for Alex too! ❤️

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

Dudes dont care. At all. Especially whe you look like alex.

[@Meowmeter]

Men can father a child in their seventies..... there's no rush, whereas for women it's different.

[@Melanie-jy2nw]

Jordan Bryant he wants nine kids lmao. He’s gonna need to start soon if he doesn’t want to be old as shit by the time his youngest are born.

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@Meowmeter being an elderly father would suck

[@kp361]

NO, most men absolutely cannot father a kid in their 70s. That is a myth. By 40, you have less than a 30% chance of getting a woman of any age pregnant. By 35, the risks of older men fathering kids with schizophrenia and autism rise dramatically. Do not act like you can wait until 70. You can't. And don't pretend men don't care about having families, either. They do. And the ones who want them and don't have them are as sad about it as women who want the same.

[@johnshadoe]

A mad scientist for a father. And a clown and a vampire as his sons.

[@patriciabowling4793]

Awwwe..you are an awesome big brother..Gustaf too..congrats on being an uncle..tell Bill & his wife congratulations too..I know their baby girl is beautiful..have a wonderful time in Stockholm with your family & friends..Merry Christmas to all from KY ❤🐎⛄🎅🎄🎁🙏❤

[@melissam597]

Patricia Bowling *Bill’s partner, they’re not married (in Sweden having a baby out of wedlock isn’t really a big deal)

[@patriciabowling4793]

@@melissam597 I am still very happy for them!

[@melissam597]

Patricia Bowling why? Bringing a baby (accidentally) into an unhealthy relationship is never good. And that awful woman passing on her genes - yeesh. Bill probably deserves it for being so naive...also I’ve seen the baby and it’s not even cute lol 😂 looks like her father...

[@Brennenbalbury]

@@melissam597 you are just plain rude. They're both grown ups. They know what they do. Their relationship is not of your (or anyone elses) business.

[@melissam597]

A.B.Almaraz I’m pretty sure we live in a free society and can comment on whatever we like. 👍🏻

[@chillripper5010]

He avoided the haloween question lol

[@bungeecum480]

lol imagine bill dressing up as pennywise for halloween to scare the whole family

[@SpeedyWheelzOfficial]

WAIT THATS FLOKI!

[@dolos9978]

I DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE BROTHERS OMG.

[@Nayshjin]

Did u know that their father is the professor from Thor

[@dolos9978]

@@Nayshjin damn, i didn't know it was him. I have seen a lot of stuff with his brother/father in it but never made the connection until now. I'm dumb as fuck 😂😂

[@itsaashish]

Michael Shannon is Big Daddy! ☺️

[@asmaaarafat1610]

I can reed people really well alex

[@brittneyking4284]

@Asmaa Arafat what do you mean? What happened? Lol

[@queunlimited4779]

Hey "Gary Buell " from 8 mile.

[@liliancr9146]

Huge

[@joeshid9166]

Who’s the guy sitting next to him during the interview

[@LadyVader33]

I don't know if Bill wanted Alex mentioning that bit...

[@asmaaarafat1610]

You did not see their faces when I walked in bank last August.evry things written in their faces

[@liliancr9146]

Is prince Harry speaking here or Alexander skarsgard

[@yianhinsaechao7898]

Alex,Gustaf & Bill looks so much alike.. THE HOT FAMOUS FAMILIES BILL will be in JW4 03/24/2023 i can't wait to watch him on the BIG SCREEN with KEANU REEVES!!!!!

[@mahsanvibes]

BILL HAD A BABY?

[@Asa...S]

Yes, he and his girlfriend had a little girl in October last year.

[@asmaaarafat1610]

Please any news happy news

[@liliancr9146]

Iam really old old old snack

[@joshuapalacios5784]

0:01, 0:54, 2:06, Very Handsomes ❤️❤️❤️ 👌🏻💯 😍 😘😘😘.

[@asmaaarafat1610]

You see black as white or white as blackor bronez as wall what do you see alexander skarsgard

[@lilianaacohen3357]

Just tell me what should I believe prince Carl Philip or the lies around you and lady in fashion

[@asmaaarafat1610]

Do you have any problems with jared leto I never seen him u can my lifetime

[@georgethornburg9259]

I think Michael Shannon is scarier than pennywise

[@liliancr9146]

Iam just playing

[@chimchimcharoo56]

what the fuck is mike doing there?

[@queunlimited4779]

Oh crap.. Buel from 8 mile!

[@liliancr9146]

Iam pregnant 💀☝️💀💀💀💀😤🤡👩‍💻💼🐲🦎🌏🌚🔥☎️📸📹📀💿🗒📌📖👤👺

[@liliancr9146]

Sank♐️☮️🆔🐍🐬🐤

[@asmaaarafat1610]

Iam not going to see my family not to raise the awar the alex

[@asmaaarafat1610]

Iam alexe. Iam with my brother Prince Carl is not a joke about it is true you love your family. My dad order me to come man

[@asmaaarafat1610]

What with skin colour and you do you see women in different colour now

[@scaredfacedbeth]

Asmaa Arafat what

[@ErzsebetJansik]

I don't like it😃

[@asmaaarafat1610]

Man please if you sleep with some one I have big problem to solve just not your business any more

[@serbronnofhighgarden3815]

Michael shannon is the best actor here, and has the dryest humour, also I'd say Alex is the least talented of the skarsgard family, gustav is the best actor, then stellan. Bill is average, and Alex is literally in movies because of his looks.

[@rowanrow1724]

???