The IT Cast Grew Up: Where the Losers’ Club Is Now, and the Stars Who Already Went Back to Derry

In 2017, Stephen King fans got what just might be one of the finest horror movie remakes ever made. Arriving in the wake of the popularity of Stranger Things, It was a massive box-office success (and holds an 85% Tomatometer score and an 84% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes). That said, critics and moviegoers alike agreed that, while the film’s plot doesn’t do anything too unique for a horror flick, the powerful cast of It (2017) is what makes the movie so special and really brings this Stephen King novel to life.

The timing could not be better for a catch-up. HBO has officially renewed IT: Welcome to Derry for a second season, set in 1935 and built around the Bradley Gang, a crew of bank robbers whose ammo run through Derry ends in horror. The prequel was also one of HBO Max’s three biggest series debuts, and its Season 1 finale brought Sophia Lillis back as a young Beverly Marsh, so a couple of Derry’s original faces never really left.

Consisting of a group of young and impressively talented actors, the It (2017) cast has been regarded as one of the best young ensemble cast since 1985’s The Goonies. Their unique chemistry and the spectacular way in which they delivered their lines cemented the young actors’ careers in a highly competitive industry.

You might have seen them popping up in some films here and there, but we figured this would be a great time to examine what happened to the It (2017) cast and what their latest projects have been.

1. Bill Skarsgård (Pennywise): From IT to Nosferatu and Welcome to Derry

Let’s begin our list with the 2017 film’s titular “It” and holder of the title of “creepiest clown ever,” Bill Skarsgard. Born into a prolific family of actors, Bill has gained impressive accolades since he began his career in 2000. While he had acted in some indie films before, It and his role as Pennywise (previously played by Tim Curry in the 1990 miniseries Stephen King’s It) was the moment that changed his life for good.

Alongside reprising his iconic role in It Chapter Two, Bill found success in another Stephen King-inspired anthology, this time a Hulu show, Castle Rock. He also starred in Clark (2022): a Netflix series about Sweden’s most infamous gangster, Clark Olofsson, to whom we owe the term “Stockholm Syndrome.” He then went on to play The Crow in the 2024 remake and the lead in 2024’s Boy Kills World. Since then, he has played Count Orlok in Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (2024), starred opposite Anthony Hopkins in Locked (2025), taken on the real-life hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis in Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire, and put the clown makeup back on for HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry. For more, see our Bill Skarsgård coverage or his IMDb page.

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2. Jaeden Martell (Young Bill Denbrough): From Knives Out to Our Hero, Balthazar

Martell played Bill Denbrough, the de facto leader of the Losers Club and the only one from the group with a personal vendetta against Pennywise. Brave and resolute, Bill quickly became a fan favourite for his love for his brother, Georgie, and for being one of the first kids to stand against Pennywise.

The casting of Martell as the leader of The Losers is spot-on, with the actor giving the character just the right amount of nuance. After his starring role, Martell became part of the ensemble cast of Knives Out, where he plays Jacob Thrombey. He also played a starring role in the TV mini-series Defending Jacob, where he plays the son of an assistant DA who gets charged with murder. More recently, Martell has starred in the Stephen King adaptation Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022), the Netflix comedy Metal Lords (2022) and Y2K (2024), and led the 2026 film Our Hero, Balthazar.

In It Chapter Two, James McAvoy portrayed Bill Denbrough, continuing the nuance that Jaeden Martell brought to the movie.

3. Jack Dylan Grazer (Young Eddie Kaspbrak): From Shazam! to Friendship

At just 23 years old, Jack Dylan Grazer already has one of the most admirable portfolios in the young actor business. He impressed Bill Skarsgård with his acting chops, jumping in and out of character with unbelievable ease. Even more impressive is the fact that he improvised most of his character’s lines, making him one of the most versatile actors in the whole It (2017) cast.

After It, Jack co-starred in the DCEU film Shazam! In 2021, he also appeared in Disney Pixar’s Luca, where he does the voice acting for Alberto, one of the film’s main characters. Grazer later appeared in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023), where he reprised his role of Freddy Freeman. His recent credits include the 2025 film Friendship, and Ponderosa is in post-production.

James Ransone brought Eddie Kaspbrak’s nervous but brave character to life in IT Chapter Two. The story continues the arc of a man who is a bit of a hypochondriac and deals with the memory of his overbearing mother, but things don’t end as one would expect for him. No spoilers, though.

4. Jeremy Ray Taylor (Young Ben Hanscom): From Goosebumps 2 to London Calling

The lovable Ben was, without a doubt, the heart of the Losers Club. Jeremy Ray Taylor is responsible for turning Ben into one of the most lovable characters of the It (2017) cast, and it’s safe to say that the young actor is a powerhouse when it comes to conveying emotions on screen.

It seems like Taylor enjoyed the horror genre: since his role in It, he’s been part of the cast of the Are You Afraid of the Dark? remake and co-starred in the Goosebumps film sequel, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. He’s also delved into directing his own films, beginning with the short film Unarmed Divide. More recently, he appeared in the Netflix comedy Senior Year (2022) and the 2025 films London Calling and This Too Shall Pass. See his IMDb page for the full list.

Between IT and IT Chapter Two, the young Ben Hanscom undergoes a spectacular transformation, returning as a successful business owner in the form of the handsome Jay Ryan.

5. Chosen Jacobs (Young Mike Hanlon): From Castle Rock to The Hunting Wives

The Losers Club can remain together even through the toughest challenges, thanks to Mike. He’s the one who is most connected to Derry, Maine and sees Pennywise as a threat to his beloved town. Additionally, he’s the one who assembled the club 27 years later, in the It sequel.

Played by Chosen Jacobs, the young actor was seen in the dramedy series God Friended Me. He also joined Bill Skarsgård in a recurring role on Castle Rock, where he plays the role of Wendell Deaver. Jacobs has since appeared in the Disney+ musical Sneakerella (2022), the Netflix romance Purple Hearts (2022) and the 2025 series The Hunting Wives.

Isaiah Mustafa’s performance as Mike Hanlon in IT Chapter Two brought the gang back together again, proving once more that he is the glue that holds the Losers Club together, even through the decades.

6. Wyatt Oleff (Young Stanley Uris): From Guardians of the Galaxy to Karate Kid: Legends

One of the most tragic characters in the It (2017) cast, Stanley Uris, is an unlikely member of the Losers Club. Even though the adult version of the character was only on screen for a short while in the It sequel, Wyatt Oleff still reprised his role in the sequel through flashbacks.

Additionally, Oleff has appeared in the first two Guardians of the Galaxy films as the younger version of Peter Quill. The actor has also been busy working on independent flicks and directed his own short film, Writer’s Block. He co-starred opposite Sophia Lillis in the Netflix series I Am Not Okay with This (2020) and appeared in Karate Kid: Legends (2025).

Stanley Uris, portrayed by Andy Bean, appears briefly in IT Chapter Two but, unfortunately, is the only Losers Club member who doesn’t return to Derry to take on the monster for a second time.

7. Jackson Robert Scott (Georgie Denbrough): Where Is Georgie Now?

Though he was alive only for a small portion of the original It, Georgie Denbrough is the most important character of the whole It (2017) cast. His death is the reason the Losers Club comes together in the first place.

As the youngest actor in the 2017 version of It, Jackson Robert Scott hopefully has a long and successful career ahead of him. Since then, the actor has appeared in the Disney+ MCU series WandaVision and the Netflix drama-horror show Locke & Key (2020–2022). Georgie is all grown up too: Scott turned 18 in September 2026.

8. Sophia Lillis (Young Beverly Marsh): From IT to a Welcome to Derry Cameo

Sophia Lillis plays the courageous Beverly Marsh, the only female member of the Losers Club. Beverly is one of the most complex characters in the movie, showing some of the clearest evolution throughout the film.

Sophia Lillis has proved to be a truly magnificent starlet. Ever since It, Lillis has acted in some indie dramas, especially Uncle Frank. She also appeared in the film adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023). Lillis has also gone back to Derry herself. In the IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 finale, she briefly reprised Beverly as a grieving young girl at Juniper Hill, tying the prequel directly to the films.

The character of Beverly Marsh was brought forward into It Chapter Two by Jessica Chastain, carrying forward the nervous and spunky character that evolved during the process of the first movie.

9. Finn Wolfhard (Young Richie Tozier): What He Did After Stranger Things

Even before he became part of the It (2017) cast, Finn Wolfhard had already made a name for himself thanks to the success of Stranger Things. His character, Richie Tozier, is the film’s comic relief. Along with Jack Dylan Grazer, Wolfhard improvised some of his character’s lines, so most of what you see of him in the movie is just Finn being Finn.

Aside from the final seasons of Stranger Things, which wrapped on December 31, 2025, Wolfhard has been busy starring in movies like How It Ends and The Turning. He also starred in the Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and returned for its sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). Wolfhard has also delved into other entertainment business areas, having directed the short film Night Shifts and co-directed the horror-comedy Hell of a Summer and working with his band, Calpurnia, and later The Aubreys. He released his second solo album, Fire From the Hip, in July 2026.

Bill Hader (Barry) was chosen to bring the grown-up Richie Tozier to life in IT Chapter Two, bringing out his sweet, humourous nature and character, which Finn Wolfhard really put his own spin on.

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10. Nicholas Hamilton (Henry Bowers): From The Dark Tower to Cocktail Creator

Nicholas Hamilton played Henry Bowers, a delinquent in Derry who was a bully to most of the main cast. Pennywise easily entices him to do some of his bidding out in the open world, even killing his own father when Pennywise suggests it.

Nicholas Hamilton had a role in another Stephen King novel adaptation, appearing alongside Idris Elba in The Dark Tower. Hamilton, who is Australian, has since built an online following as a cocktail creator and released the recipe book SIPSY-DOOZY in May 2025. His screen credits include Brave the Dark (2023) and Things Like This (2025), and you can find the rest on his IMDb page.

Henry Bowers also made a return for the second chapter of the IT story, portrayed by Teach Grant, who expertly portrayed the character who had been tormented and demented, having been locked away in an insane asylum since being arrested for the murder of his father in the first movie.

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IT Cast Now: Where Every Actor Is at a Glance

Actor	Role in It (2017)	Latest film or TV show
Bill Skarsgård	Pennywise	IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO, 2025), plus Dead Man’s Wire
Jaeden Martell	Bill Denbrough	Our Hero, Balthazar (2026)
Jack Dylan Grazer	Eddie Kaspbrak	Friendship (2025); Ponderosa in post-production
Jeremy Ray Taylor	Ben Hanscom	London Calling and This Too Shall Pass (both 2025)
Chosen Jacobs	Mike Hanlon	The Hunting Wives (2025)
Wyatt Oleff	Stanley Uris	Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
Jackson Robert Scott	Georgie Denbrough	Jesus Revolution (2023); Locke & Key (2020–2022)
Sophia Lillis	Beverly Marsh	IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO, 2025 cameo)
Finn Wolfhard	Richie Tozier	Stranger Things (final season, 2025)
Nicholas Hamilton	Henry Bowers	Things Like This (2025)

Where to watch It (2017): the film is streaming on HBO Max in the US, alongside It Chapter Two and IT: Welcome to Derry.

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