Bill Skarsgård, the Swedish actor who rose to fame for his portrayal of the terrifying clown Pennywise in the IT movies, has recently been arrested and fined for alleged drug possession in Stockholm. The 32-year-old actor was reportedly caught with a small amount of cocaine in his pocket by the police on January 2, 2024, according to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.
Who is Bill Skarsgård?
Bill Skarsgård is the son of the renowned actor Stellan Skarsgård, who has appeared in films such as Good Will Hunting, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Thor. Bill has three brothers who are also actors: Alexander, Gustaf, and Valter. Bill started his acting career at the age of 10, appearing in the Swedish film White Water Fury. He later starred in several Swedish TV shows and movies, such as Simple Simon, Behind Blue Skies, and Hemlock Grove.
However, Bill’s breakthrough role came in 2017, when he was cast as Pennywise, the shape-shifting evil entity that preys on children, in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel IT. Bill reprised his role in the sequel IT Chapter Two in 2019, earning critical acclaim and commercial success for his performance. He also appeared in other Hollywood films, such as Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, and The Devil All the Time.
What happened on January 2, 2024?
According to Aftonbladet, Bill Skarsgård was stopped by the police in the early hours of January 2, 2024, in the Östermalm district of Stockholm, where he was visiting his family for the holidays. The police suspected that he was under the influence of drugs and searched him. They allegedly found a small plastic bag containing 0.6 grams of cocaine in his pocket. Bill was then arrested and taken to the police station for questioning.
What are the consequences of his arrest?
Bill Skarsgård admitted to the police that he had bought the cocaine from a stranger at a nightclub and that he had used it earlier that night. He also apologized for his actions and expressed regret. He was released from custody after a few hours, but he was fined 40,000 Swedish kronor (about 4,400 US dollars) for drug offenses. He also had to undergo a drug test and a medical examination.
The arrest could have a negative impact on Bill’s career, as he is currently working on several projects, such as the Netflix series The Sandman, the thriller film Naked Singularity, and the horror film The Night House. It is not clear if his arrest will affect his contracts or his reputation in the industry. However, some of his fans have expressed their support and sympathy for him on social media, while others have criticized him for his behavior.
Bill Skarsgård is a talented and popular actor who has impressed audiences with his roles in the IT movies and other films. However, he has also faced a legal trouble for alleged drug possession in his home country of Sweden. He has admitted to his mistake and paid a fine, but he may have to deal with the consequences of his arrest for his future projects and his image. He has not made any public statement about the incident yet.
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