Bill Skarsg̴rd in trouble? The reason why the It actor was arrested Р2024-02-18 09:14:57

The actor Bill Skarsgårdrecognized for being the fearsome clown in the remake of It, got into trouble with the law.

According to the TMZ network this Friday, the renowned actor was arrested last year and would have received his sentence for the illegal act only this Wednesday.

Why was Bill Skarsgård arrested?

According to what is known to the media, the 33-year-old interpreter was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Skarsgård was arrested at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm last October, in possession of 2.43 grams of cannabis. Police sources revealed that the actor faced legal consequences for possession of the illicit substance, although he will not be sentenced to prison time.

Instead, The Pennywise performer was ordered to pay a fine of 40,000 Swedish crowns, which is equivalent to approximately $3,825 USD. It is expected that once Skarsgård pays the fine, the matter will be legally closed.

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The Swedish actor, a member of a family of renowned actors that includes his father Stellan Skarsgård and his brothers Alexander Skarsgård and Gustaf Skarsgård, He has gained international recognition for his versatility and talent in acting.

Bill is not even close to being the only case of a training star being caught in possession of marihuana, since numerous artists have been involved in this type of scandals. One of the most notable cases is that of the American singer Miley Cyrus, who was arrested in 2010 for possession of marijuana while on a concert tour. Although the incident was a cause of scandal at the time, Cyrus has spoken openly about her relationship with marijuana and her advocacy for its legalization.

Another example is that of the famous actor Robert Downey Jr., who struggled with addiction problems for much of his career. Downey Jr. was arrested several times for drug possession in the 1990s and early 2000s, which negatively affected his reputation and his career path. However, after rehabilitating, the actor has had a rebirth in Hollywood and is currently one of the most prominent figures in the industry.