Bill Skarsgard feels 'spent' on villain roles but would take a Bond baddie

Bill Skarsgard says he's "spent" when it comes to playing villains. The actor, known for Pennywise in 'It' and the upcoming Count Orlok in 'Nosferatu', explained he's now more selective about taking on such dark parts.

During an appearance on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, per The Hollywood Reporter, Skarsgard said a villain role would now need to feel original and like something he hasn't done before.

Host Josh Horowitz then asked about Skarsgard's long-standing interest in playing a James Bond villain. The actor joked that he wasn't called about playing Bond himself, quipping, "I wasn't even thrown into the mix."

He agreed he wouldn't want the decade-plus commitment of playing 007, but said he'd be interested in a one-off villain role, citing actors like Mads Mikkelsen as examples.

The report notes the search for the next Bond continues, with names like Callum Turner and Robert Pattinson having reportedly tested. Skarsgard can next be seen in the war film 'The Mosquito Bowl'.