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Of particular interest is Tim Curry, who played Pennywise the homicidal clown in the series. Curry made a rare public appearance recently to accept a lifetime achievement award for his work on stage, and of course was asked about the troubled production.
Curry wished “good luck” to incoming Pennywise Will Poulter during a Moviefone interview, deflecting the interviewer’s suggestion that Curry’s now 25-year-old performance would be difficult to top.
Curry had been mentioned in nearly every article when Poulter was cast; while the made-for-TV It had left a bit to be desired, nearly everyone loved Curry’s performance.
