16 Actors Who Could Be The Breakout Stars Of 2017

Yes, it's disappointing that Will Poulter ended up bailing from the remake of Stephen King's It, but a promising replacement was eventually found in Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård, brother of Alexander, son of Stellan.

Having previously appeared in Hemlock Grove and Allegiant, this is definitely his most intriguing part to date, especially if he can find a way to make Pennywise the Clown his own, steering away from Tim Curry's interpretation and terrifying a whole new generation with a distinct performance.

Tim Curry immortalised himself with his unforgettable turn, and while the odds are against Skarsgård reaching the same level, that doesn't mean he can't make a sizable dent and catch Hollywood's attention.