Ça (2017) Distribution: Complete Cast and Voice Actors

Bill Skarsgård’s casting as Pennywise transformed a troubled production into a landmark horror performance. The Swedish actor replaced Will Poulter just months before filming, then anchored a child ensemble that critics called the most faithful realization of Stephen King’s Losers’ Club to date.

Director: Andy Muschietti ·
Pennywise Actor: Bill Skarsgård ·
Bill Denbrough Actor: Jaeden Martell ·
Release Year: 2017 ·
Casting Shift: April 2016

The table below consolidates key facts from multiple French-language sources including Wikipedia, AlloCiné, and SensCritique.

What is the cast of It (2017 film)?

The Losers’ Club brings together seven child actors who anchored the film’s emotional core. French Wikipedia documents each role with cross-reference from AlloCiné and SensCritique.

Main child actors

• Jaeden Martell (credited as Jaeden Lieberher in some sources) plays William “Bill” Denbrough, the leader of the group whose younger brother Georgie vanishes early in the story. DigitalCiné film database confirms his billing under both names depending on distribution territory.
• Finn Wolfhard portrays Richard “Richie” Tozier, the wisecracking member whose comebacks mask deep insecurity. Wolfhard has since become known for his role in Stranger Things.
• Sophia Lillis plays Beverly “Bev” Marsh, the only girl in the group and a character who faces abuse at home. Lillis reprised the role in the 2019 sequel.
• Jack Dylan Grazer is Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak, the hypochondriac whose mother monitors his every move.
• Wyatt Oleff portrays Stanley “Stan” Uris, the academically oriented member who struggles with what he perceives.
• Jeremy Ray Taylor plays Benjamin “Ben” Hanscom, the new kid in Derry who becomes the group’s historian and develops feelings for Beverly.
• Chosen Jacobs is Michael “Mike” Hanlon, the only child who remains in Derry as an adult, becoming the town’s librarian and the one who summons the Losers back.

Pennywise and antagonists

• Bill Skarsgård embodies Pennywise the Dancing Clown, also known as Robert “Bob” Gray. The Swedish actor took over the role after Will Poulter departed due to scheduling conflicts. English Wikipedia actor profile notes he earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for this performance.
• Javier Botet plays the Leper (Hobo le lépreux in French), one of Pennywise’s early manifestations that targets Eddie.
• Nicholas Hamilton is Henry Bowers, the film’s primary human antagonist and leader of a bully gang that torment the Losers.
• Jake Sim portrays Reginald “Belch” Huggins, a member of Bowers’ gang. AlloCiné extended casting list lists him under the extended antagonist roster.
• Logan Thompson plays Victor “Vic” Criss, another member of Bowers’ group.
• Owen Teague portrays Patrick Hockstetter, a teen who lives near the canal and becomes one of Bowers’ associates.
• Jackson Robert Scott plays Georgie Denbrough, Bill’s younger brother whose encounter with Pennywise opens the film.

Supporting roles

• Stephen Bogaert is Alvin Marsh, Beverly’s abusive father.
• Molly Atkinson portrays Sonia Kaspbrak, Eddie’s overbearing mother.

The casting of Skarsgård over Poulter fundamentally changed the character’s tone — Skarsgård brought a more unhinged, animalistic energy compared to Poulter’s reportedly gentler approach. This shift affected how the entire ensemble calibrated their performances against the primary threat.

“Bill Skarsgård won multiple nominations for his role as Pennywise in It (2017), including a nominated Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.”

— Wikipedia editors, English Wikipedia – Bill Skarsgård biography page

Where can I stream It (2017)?

Streaming availability for It (2017) shifts regularly depending on licensing agreements and regional restrictions. NRmagazine streaming guide notes that US audiences have historically found the film on Max/HBO platforms, while French viewers typically see it through Canal+ and affiliated services.

Streaming platforms

Check individual platform listings for current availability. The film has appeared on:

• Max (formerly HBO Max) in the United States — availability cycles seasonally
• Canal+ family of channels in France — often during horror-themed programming blocks
• Regional platforms vary; Amazon Prime Video occasionally carries rental or purchase options

Regional licensing means no single service holds exclusive rights across all markets — the film’s availability fragments along national borders.

“Les acteurs, notamment Finn Wolfhard et Sophia Lillis, livrent des performances solides qui donnent vie à leurs personnages.”

— NRmagazine film critic review

What is the release date of It (2017)?

The film premiered in different markets over a two-week window in September 2017, with US audiences seeing it first.

Theatrical release

SensCritique film details page confirms the US theatrical release fell on September 8, 2017, while AlloCiné film profile lists the French release as September 20, 2017 — a twelve-day gap that allowed word-of-mouth to build across the Atlantic before the French rollout.

Production timeline

The casting drama defined much of the pre-production phase. Will Poulter had been announced as Pennywise before departing in 2016 due to scheduling conflicts. French Wikipedia production history documents the announcement of Bill Skarsgård as his replacement, followed rapidly by the child actor announcements that completed the ensemble.

The film earned over $701 million worldwide against a $35 million budget, making it one of the highest-grossing horror films ever produced.

Where to watch the It (2017) trailer?

Official trailers remain available across major video platforms, with IMDb title page hosting the primary theatrical trailers and behind-the-scenes content.

Official trailer sources

• IMDb — hosts the official trailer and international clips
• YouTube — Warner Bros. official channel for the original trailer release
• Digital platforms — services like Apple TV and Google Play often embed the official trailer in their listing pages

Interview segments with Bill Skarsgård discussing his approach to playing Pennywise appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube interview, offering behind-the-scenes perspective on the character’s development.

Related It movies including 1986 and 2019?

The 2017 film exists within a broader franchise spanning four decades of King adaptations, each casting its own interpretation on the entity the Losers face.

It (1986 miniseries)

The original television adaptation starred Tim Curry as Pennywise, playing the entity across both the 1960s child storyline and the 1980s adult reunion. Curry’s performance became the benchmark against which subsequent actors were measured. The two-part miniseries aired on ABC and has since become a cult classic despite its television budget limitations.

It Chapter Two (2019)

The sequel brought back the child actors as adults — Skarsgård reprised Pennywise, while Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader joined the adult Losers cast. The film grossed over $473 million worldwide but received mixed reviews compared to the first chapter.

It: Welcome to Derry (2025–present)

A prequel series currently in production features Skarsgård continuing as Pennywise, exploring the origins of both the entity and the cursed Maine town. The series moves the franchise into episodic format for the first time.

The casting philosophy across all iterations shows a clear preference for actors who can convey menace through physicality and vocal range — Skarsgård’s performance emphasizing the predatory animal beneath the clown makeup, a deliberate departure from Curry’s theatrical camp.

French and Quebec voice casting

The film’s French-language distribution required distinct voice casting for metropolitan France and Quebec, with each version making deliberate choices that altered the character’s resonance for local audiences.

French version (VF)

French Wikipedia dubbing credits documents the following voice cast:

• Victor Biavan voices Bill Denbrough
• Antoine Schoumsky voices Pennywise — an actor with a distinctive tone that differs markedly from the original English performance’s register

Quebec version (VQ)

• Louis-Julien Durso voices Bill Denbrough
• Thiéry Dubé voices Pennywise

The Quebec casting often favors actors whose delivery style matches North American dubbing traditions, creating a subtle but noticeable difference in pacing and emphasis compared to the European French version.

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