Bill Skarsgård, the guy who played Pennywise in It, is in a bit of a pickle. He got busted in Sweden with 2.43 grams of w**d. You know, the dude from Atomic Blonde and Keanu Reeves’ last John Wick movie. It’s making waves because, I mean, who’d think Pennywise would end up on the wrong side of the law?
The Swedish surprise adds a dash of drama to his Hollywood gig. People are talking, wondering how this might mess with his big-shot image. Life’s throwing curveballs, even at the guys who scare us on screen.
Bill Skarsgård Was Apprehended For Dr*g Possession In Sweden
Bill Skarsgård’s is in a bit of a legal jam after getting caught with dr*gs in Sweden. TMZ reports that Skarsgård, famous for playing Pennywise, got busted last October at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport with about 2.43 grams of can**bis on him, as per law enforcement sources.
He admitted to it, faced the music in court, and ended up with a fine of 40,000 Swedish krona, roughly $3,800. Skarsgård hasn’t said anything about the incident yet.
Switching gears to the big screen, in John Wick: Chapter 4, Skarsgård played the baddie, Marquis Vincent da Gramont, aka The Marquis. He got good reviews for his role but met his end in a showdown with Keanu Reeves’ Wick.
The film’s ending left fans guessing about Wick’s fate and the possibility of a comeback in John Wick 5, which is in the works at Lionsgate.
However, don’t forget that Skarsgård’s not just known for It and John Wick. He’s also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Eternals, Deadpool 2, and Barbarian.
His performance in It even got him nominated for the Saturn and MTV Movie & TV Awards. Next up, he’s set to star as Eric Draven/The Crow in the remake of The Crow, picked up by Lionsgate. The reboot puts a fresh spin on the 1994 gothic superhero film, originally starring the late Brandon Lee.
The revelation about Skarsgård’s legal hiccup has stirred up fans who are sounding off on social media.
Fans Condemned Bill Skarsgård For His Marij**na Possession
Fans were quick to express their disapproval of Skarsgård’s marij**na possession. The artist faced criticism after getting caught with can**bis, despite it being a small amount. Fans heavily scrutinized him, with some even suggesting he had prior dr*g issues, now confirmed in their eyes.
I always knew Bill had drug issues, so sad to see
— Lexi (@lexii_june) February 16, 2024
Let’s be for real are we all really shocked ik messed up to say but let’s be fr tho.
— Mike malek (@Mikemalek8) February 16, 2024
Skarsgård’s legal trouble stirred up criticism from his fanbase, who aired their disappointment on social media.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
— Remy (@Zyterxyn) February 16, 2024
These replies are insane lol it was 2.43 grams of weed 😭
— ShaneSaw M̷a̷s̷s̷a̷c̷r̷e (@FinalDude78) February 16, 2024
Pennywise how could you?
— Nick J. (@NickJ_Awesome) February 16, 2024
what the heck did you do, Bill?
— kylewhite1998 (@kylewhite19981) February 16, 2024
Despite his fame, Skarsgård couldn’t escape the spotlight for his off-camera actions. The incident’s publicity emphasized how celebrity behavior affects public perception and accountability.
Fans made it evident they weren’t happy with Skarsgård’s choices, showing the power of their voices in holding public figures accountable.
