The actor who plays Pennywise is gorgeous in real life !!

The creepy thriller It has already managed to scare millions of moviegoers in a very short amount of time, due in great part to its portrayal of the murderous and nightmarish clown, Pennywise. But, this being Hollywood, the actor behind all that scary clown makeup is actually really gorgeous and far more famous than you might have originally thought.

Get to know Bill Skarsgård, a name you'll likely be hearing about for years to come.

He comes from a famous family

If the name Skarsgård sounds familiar to you, that's because it's been in the Hollywood family for decades. Bill's father is the legendary Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, who's been in everything from controversial indies (1996's Breaking the Waves) to Oscar-winning dramas (1997's Good Will Hunting) and big-budget action flicks (the Thor series).

Bill has seven siblings, three of whom are also actors. HBO audiences are likely familiar with his big brother Alexander, who had a major role on True Blood (2008-14) and was most recently nominated for an Emmy for Big Little Lies. History Channel fans may also know his brother Gustaf, who plays Floki on Vikings (2013-)