Bill Skarsgård Talks The Crow, Pennywise, and Nosferatu | Explain This | Esquire

The Crow star Bill Skarsgård takes us through some of the most iconic roles and moments from his career, which includes working with his brother Alexander Skarsgård and playing A LOT of villains. He tells us about his role in The Crow, working with Robert Eggers on Nosferatu, and auditioning for It and how he perfected the role of Pennywise.
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[@125Dave8]

He’s far goofier and more charming than most people give him credit for. Give this man a romantic comedy ASAP. He’s the millennial Disney Prince: conventionally handsome but awkward as hell, lol.

[@kalman2059]

how do u mean goofi and awkward

[@flawlessangela]

He already did it, check out

[@nikolasdiallo]

I think that’s his whole family, especially his older brothers. They are all great serious actors; but they can all do comedic roles too 😂

[@pdisv]

LOLL YESS

[@RikardKarlssonYoutube]

Watch his swedish movie from 2010, ”I Rymden Finns Inga Känslor” a beautiful fun film about relationships & life situations.. great stuff ❤️

[@nickySe7en666]

He's the prettiest bad boy yet goofy and dark. The absolute sexiest combination. He's my favorite.. ever.

[@patientmental875]

Im sure the bad boys love you too

[@kaitlynbrianna2845]

He really is disgustingly attractive

[@RavenG.est95]

Stellan Skarsgard has so much talent he literally passed it on in his genes. What an amazing family

[@bigtupa5613]

the glazing is crazy 💀

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Thanks for the compliment ❤❤❤

[@ooo.LMAO-]

@@bigtupa5613 I’m gonna glaze on you

[@siredquinn]

@@bigtupa5613?????

[@ageddion5755]

⁠@@bigtupa5613he’s right though. Most of his children are actors. You people use glazing for every compliment.

[@LiirThropp2687]

The range he has is incredible. Charming, creepy, funny. Talent truly does run in that family's genes. Can't wait to see The Crow and Nosferatu.

[@claudiagrafwall9800]

Boy kills world schon gesehen??

[@evilivy666]

I'm so obsessed with him😭

[@archangel4436]

Same 🥰

[@ABC-sz7rd]

no y’all aren’t. 😘

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Wow that's giving me a chill down the spine 😊

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

​@@archangel4436what you really obsessed about mind sharing 😅

[@siredquinn]

@@ABC-sz7rdyou’re obsessed get out of here

[@anziocc]

BILL STANS RISE

[@CandyNecklace6]

He's so beautiful 🤷‍♂️

[@Cats-a-Tonic]

❤ ❤ ❤

[@lepekasagiao9339]

*LEVATATING*

[@lalalabillyboyfans]

Idk how he can handle that... really... being sweet, humble, down to earth, beautiful, talented, smart, kind, goofy, charismatic, gentleman, and lovely at the same time isn't sth easy to do 😭😭

[@lalalabillyboyfans]

Idk how he can handle that... really... being sweet, humble, down to earth, beautiful, talented, smart, kind, goofy, charismatic, gentleman, and lovely at the same time isn't sth easy to do 😭😭

[@aureliajoypae4596]

Bill Skarsgård is one of the best actors in his generation. He's so underrated.

[@rachelgomez1060]

I’ve loved this man since Hemlock Grove 😭❤️

[@claudiagrafwall9800]

Tolle Serie fand die auch gut ❤

[@lorettolopez]

Saaame!

[@mariahluke7159]

YESS SAMEEE❤❤❤

[@claudiagrafwall9800]

@@rachelgomez1060 kann man leider auf Netflix nicht mehr ansehen aber habe die Serie auch geliebt 👍👍👍♥️

[@Cheng_97]

At first glance I thought he was one of those method actors that take them selves too seriously but I've heard some fun stories of him goofin around on set as IT or whatever creature hes playing. 😂He's just so talented switching characters off and on... no method needed... just a great actor.

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Am moved by your words young miss ❤

[@jmipraimundo]

No he is so sweety heart...but perfectionist in work...His method is the most complicated and complex one... getting fully into the character. He even said in a last interview that it took time to get over the last character and his dark side. 😢

[@labellav1103]

He is just getting finer and finer!

[@Purple..summer...]

He looks like a piece of art💫🖤

[@Alejaccx]

he IS

[@TeaNoSuga]

i love this man so much it’s actually embarrassing

[@ABC-sz7rd]

no y’all don’t.

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

You shouldn't be thanks for the affection ❤

[@DiaGreen08]

@@BillSkarsgard-fk1hmBro is NOT Bill Skarsgård💀💀🗣️🔥

[@siredquinn]

@@ABC-sz7rdyes, we do. Always have since 2017

[@taurusrising7492]

Did he just do a PERFECT impression of his broody brother Alex? 🤣

[@courtney4831]

Thank you Esquire giving this talented actor a platform.

[@StayDrivenMedia]

bill seems like such a cool dude, like you can chop it up and laugh with him about anything

[@arbieelle1292]

Alexander Skarsgard is a vampire. He never aged and still looks exactly the same from 2000

[@Controversialopinions69]

His brother was a vampire on true blood 😂

[@jmipraimundo]

​@@Controversialopinions69beautiful family ❤

[@user-vc7po3mw6e]

Actually he is starting to look like a mature man and I love that

[@dickan4009]

He will be a vampire as Noferatu this year ✌🏼

[@claudiagrafwall9800]

Blond eben Nordmann eben😊

[@ericahenderson7262]

I love him. I feel like he is one of the most multifaceted actors in the business. I can’t wait to see where his career goes.

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Thanks ❤ so glad to know am in a safe hands 😊

[@kellymcphaul2793]

He and Bill are so sarcastic and funny. Super-gifted.

[@LukasMoon91]

Wow his Swedish accent is almost completely gone! 😮 Can't wait for Nosferatu! 🩸

[@lalalabillyboyfans]

Omg, I thought I'm the only one who felt like that. He talks like an American native speaker

[@kylevanderwolf4446]

Swedish accents are already fairly subtle and not existent due to how early English is taught

[@eduardapaes420]

I love how he respects and admires the force that is Brandon Lee, still have mixed feelings abt another remake but I love Bill and excited to see his performance

[@No-Lie-I-Want-To-Die]

It's gonna be terrible

[@JuliaMichels-j8u]

Pennywise, Crow and now Nosferatu ❤ Oh my this boy wull make a great great career. What a talent😊

[@ArrepioReact]

In Clark he was amazing too

[@lalalabillyboyfans]

Esquire please do more with this beauty. He's amazing. People love him 😭😭 He sounds so mature now! And omg, he speaks English too well with his American accent. Love that! 😍

[@lilyc.4333]

He is so grounded and humble young man. And funny. Love him❣️

[@DN-wq7nx]

I cannot wait to see him in Nosferatu 😊 Bill is a very genuine, down to earth, sweet actor.....he deserves all the best things in life😊

[@sofiap616]

I casually met him 3 days ago ❤ won't ever forget it 🥰

[@tubayuce6315]

Girl how was it please tell me😭😭

[@christinemoll4701]

Do tell us how it was please!!!

[@junopierre2988]

Omg tell us

[@christinemoll4701]

He has always been the real Skarsgård brother!! ❤❤

[@alydematti]

I'm so proud of Bill on all of his success! I've been a fan of his since Hemlock Grove. ❤

[@nicoleeverett1696]

Same

[@Pauline_1d]

Ohhh yesss Roman was his best era😻 But he is still fine asf💋

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Thank you very much ❤

[@elizabethcamacho615]

Yes! First project I watched him on. He was great in Castle Rock too

[@Controversialopinions69]

I liked him in hemlock grove, tbh i found IT funny

[@nicoleeverett1696]

He is absolutely charming and incredibly talented. He really gives it his all in every role he plays. I will be seeing the Crow in theaters.

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

You flatter me with your compliments ❤

[@LisaakaBooksonTwitch]

It's always fascinating to hear Bill talk about his roles, especially how he prepares for them.

[@86rosa]

he should do an impression of Austin Butler with the southern accent 😂

[@armeedertristen]

they should collaborate

[@siredquinn]

@@armeedertristenNO.

[@laurenw3300]

I’m just so in love with him even more now - he’s absolutely precious and just so charming 🥹🥰

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Am ganna bust out now can't help but find my face turning red ♥️

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

What a nice compliment am flattered ❤❤

[@BlackPriest001]

Just saw The Crow last night, I’m 41 so I was raised on the OG film. To be honest, it wasn’t that bad, it’s way different from the original. I liked that it wasn’t martial arts based, it’s far more of a brawler style which worked. Wasn’t amazing but it wasn’t too bad.

[@octaviahallett3990]

Yes, I saw the night before it came out. It was different. I'm glad it was different because Brandon Lee's The Crow can not be replaced. I'm also glad Bill played Eric/ Crow. I waited a long time for a new Crow movie.

[@Ivy_Tamwood]

The only reason I went to see it was because he played in it, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It definitely should get more credit

[@lalalabillyboyfans]

He sounds soooo cool! And he's so beautiful, omg 😍😍

[@horrorjunkie96]

u think his face is beautiful imagine how his feet look

[@siredquinn]

@@horrorjunkie96why the hell are you talking about his feet 💀

[@saintsweetsubs]

@@horrorjunkie96😰

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

Talent runs in his family!

[@ArrepioReact]

He was amazing on Clark show. What a handsome and talent actor.

[@skyguy696]

The Crow is his best role! 🖤 I've seen it twice on the big screen!

[@JHC2812]

I can’t wait for the new Crow!!!!!!

[@michaela96d]

I'M OBSESSED WITH HIM

[@loonarmargo]

He sounds so different now omg Bills all grown up ❤❤❤

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

He's going to be 34 on August 9th.

[@oliviawhite4068]

He really is so talented and so under used, he needs more roles💜

[@Alejaccx]

I'm such a fan of his amazing work, from Allegiant, all the way through It and now Boy Kills World, AMAZING, I become more and more in awe of his amazing professionalism and talent, such a great actor.

[@TheSkeptic_1]

Such a highly underrated actor.

[@armeedertristen]

He is kinda more relaxed and easygoing now, no? I am loving it

[@gabrielfreire7261]

From Stellan kids , Alexander and Bill are my Favorites , I Watch Boy Kills World , he Was Awesome. See Bill Making his 1 Action Hero in your 2 Action Movie after The Villain of John Wick 4 Was a Pleasure , is Just The Start for Bill as Action Hero , so Excited to see Bill in Nosferatu and Mainly The Crow!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Billboswcggins]

Been a fan of Bill since Hemlock Grove

[@marissathebooknerd]

I've been following everything Bill does since Hemlock Grove! He was the best part of that show seriously ❤ love Bill

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Thank you very much I really do appreciate ❤

[@RandomPerson-jd4hm]

I didn’t know he was this funny 😅 what a guy

[@CINEMARTYR]

I’m one of the 7 people that is excited for The Crow

[@knightmare6670]

At first, I didn't really like the idea of a crow reboot. I still don't like the way Eric looks but the trailer is kinda growing on me.

[@jderrickson4597]

I guess I'm 2 🤷‍♂️

[@goodsleeper_official]

Same here

[@nickySe7en666]

Ditto. I'm #7

[@leeannsteel87]

And me

[@christopherseat9871]

He's perfectly fit for Count Orlock.

[@smithhamilton3024]

This guy has it!!!

[@theskincareskinny5006]

He is so gorgeous ❤ and talented! I love his physicality, and his range!

[@Leslief103]

This man is gorgeous. Hemlock Grove sold me, it was bold. The 90s It was everything of my nightmares, and I almost couldn’t do it, but I love this guy so much, I watched it. More than once. Those Skarsgard boys were God’s gifts.

[@CorpseBride64]

Hemlock Grove is one of my favorites!! I originally watched it for Famke Janssen, who I adore.

[@Leslief103]

It was weird and seeing Peter’s transformation grossed me out, but I was disappointed it was canceled. I was hooked.

[@rfergy77ify]

They never should have canceled it.

[@siredquinn]

@@rfergy77ifyfr!!!

[@michek579]

Love this family of actors… the country accent reminded me of his brother, Alexander, as Sheriff Eric Norton in TrueBlood! ❤😂❤❤

[@chillingshadow]

Eric Northman

[@xxcolor-my-se4xx361]

this is the most of his shell that we see bill, usually he seems very introverted and reserved. I enjoy seeing this side of him.

[@jopwarmy]

I love this man

[@Aiiiiiko]

Bill is 🔥 fire, so handsome and talented ❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicaleible8297]

He’s such a talented actor. Celeb crush 💯. ❤❤❤

[@cutingirl]

The whole family is so talented! I can’t wait to see his upcoming movies 🎥

[@Vamp_jpg]

I love him ❤

[@anesrx]

my tall king ❤❤❤

[@vibarrosn]

He's a great actor 🌹❤

[@ianalexander8374]

Really a talented actor , he’s great in everything he’s does

[@cornflakegirl1718]

He's GORGEOUS.

[@Controversialopinions69]

I liked him in hemlock grove too

[@ArrepioReact]

Roman 😍

[@siredquinn]

Roman my beloved 😩

[@Pablorcct]

Bill is the greatest talent on that family besides his father, he's so talented, so great, so charming, looks like a really fun guy too and still i don't understand why he so underrated, he's so much better than more of the actual ones like elordi

[@myellatorres2110]

he's so cute and funny, i adore him 😭💕

[@phoenixluna4137]

He is so handsome

[@MrWizeKat]

This man os so Beautiful 😍 & talented

[@Editslovejazzy]

I was having a rough day until I heard 3:45 now my day is instantly brightened 😂

[@TVHorrorArt]

Hope your day continued to get brighter 🥹🫶🏻

[@Editslovejazzy]

@@TVHorrorArt thank you 🙏🏾

[@mainlyn8914]

someone put him in a rom-com I beg

[@jeffreydean5112]

Would love to see him play joker or mad hatter in The Batman universe

[@Clark-rm5zg]

Mad Hatter is 4"11 and this dude is way too tall for that, Joker is Perfect for him

[@Aiiiiiko]

I’m watching Clark, Bill is amazing😍 I’m waiting for Crow and Nosferatu

[@marlenesheffield8777]

I am loving this talented, quirky and cute member of the Skarsgard family!!! I loved the OG "Crow" but looking forward to what Bill is going to bring to the table. He killed it in "IT" and now he is doing "Nosferatu -- be still my beating heart!!! 🤡👻😂😍❤️💋💯

[@asf-xj6xz]

Im so excited to make edits of Nosferatu to lana del rey songs

[@shalxnda]

I need more interviews of this man

[@witchingbrew3]

I've really warmed up to bill lately. Especially after seeing him in Battlecreek.

[@EllenSilva-xr3kl]

You saw Alexander right because Bill didn't make this film

[@witchingbrew3]

Bill was in a film called battlecreek a few years ago that was directed by Alison Eastwood. It's free to watch on youtube. ​@@EllenSilva-xr3kl

[@witchingbrew3]

​@@EllenSilva-xr3klhe was in a film called Battlecreek from a few years ago. Directed by Eastwood.

[@rogermoreno1152]

I love this dude, he is a phenomenal actor, and is part of an amazing actor family. Loved him as Pennywise, I’m still going to see The Crow but I’m not excited for it since I’m a big fan of the original. It will be nothing personal at all against Bill, but I’m still curious to see what they do with it

[@ananas7433]

Can't wait to see The Crow and Nosferatu 😎

[@artietheonemanparty]

Such a talented actor! Love him in It, Barbarian, and John Wick.

[@fernnyfeen]

omg his swedish accent really came out, so awesome. :D

[@nikitabooysen1439]

I enjoy the original and I will enjoy The Crow 2024, I love Brandon and I love Bill and I don't see the need to compare these two as actors or the movies itselves ❤

[@EK-xz8ig]

Amazing actor, gorgeous, smart, interesting, ugh he's the best! ❤️

[@clarachacko]

I need more new interviews!!

[@lisamiller1699]

Those Pennywise eyes. ❤

[@bluebyyou7504]

Boy kills the world is amazing. I'll check this out.

[@big.pp.energy]

He slays fr, I can't wait until the crow comes out

[@k.mccandies1505]

OMG!!! Bill is sooo Gorgeous and talented 😍!!!

[@BillSkarsgard-fk1hm]

Thanks ❤

[@jenniferluzrevilla2835]

Bill is such a great actor and he's really hilarious ❤

[@brianderson18]

Actually love him loads ❤❤

[@metalmah13]

I would love to hear him say "You'll float too" my grandbabies love Pennywise as much as me!!

[@caraa.fowler8937]

Love Bill. He's an amazing actor

[@natalygeorgieva3943]

I really really enjoy this video. I love watching Bill. I don't know if I'm the only one, but I've watched it a dozen times and never get tired of it. Probably because I adore the man❤❤

[@margaretfortune7541]

I love Stephen king movies!! truly enjoyed IT

[@xosbabymama4703]

WE LOVE THE MARQUIS!!!!

[@MSshootinggreenstars]

Just left the theater and So far the best movie ever! Love love and loved this film!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ediek1836]

I never knew him and Alex were in a movie together! that whole story was too funny. I love the Skarsgards. I also thought that was really cool that both of them have done a movie where they don't talk! Alexander Skarsgard did mute. And he was fantastic in it! So much talent in this family! Love them all!

[@jazzflores6697]

I'm smitten and swooning 😘😚😃😍🥰

[@cariboocats236]

He's so freaking attractive it's not ok

[@Cats-a-Tonic]

Cats-A-Tonic is a proud supporter of the talent, the beauty and the man that is Bill Skarsgård! ❤ 🐈‍⬛

[@SFBenjaminK]

His freaking cute asf🥰😘💕