On the set of It (2017), Bill Skarsgård — who brought the terrifying Pennywise to life — didn’t just scare the kids, he looked out for them. Between takes, he made sure to check in with his young co-stars, asking if they were okay, chatting about school, and flashing a genuine smile once the cameras stopped rolling. One Reddit user even recalled seeing him, still in full clown makeup, walk over after an intense scene and gently ask, “You okay?” Becoming a monster on screen while staying kind and

Behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of the movie It (2017) shows actor Bill Skarsgård interacting with the young cast members while in his Pennywise costume. These interactions helped the children understand the distinction between his character and his real self. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures | History In Pictures