Pennywise the Clown

It, also known as Pennywise the Clown and Pennywise the Dancing Clown, is the titular main antagonist from the It series.
== Charactah Account ==
It is a shape-shifting creature known as a Glamour, who is billions of years old. Although It lived on planet Earth for many years, It originated in a void/dimension outside the regions of space known as the Macroverse. Since It's true identity is unclear, due to its shape-shifting abilities and being from another universe, It's real name and species are also called Deadlights, but few know this, which is why it's referred to as IT. The form of a female spider seems to be It's true physical form on Earth (or at least that is the closest thing the human mind can comprehend), living deep below the fictional town of Derry, Maine. It can morph into any human, animal, or object (including combinations thereof). This ability is useful for, A) appearing as the target's loved ones or friends to manipulate them or lure them into a trap or B) appearing as the target's worst psychological fear. However, It's favorite and most common form is that of a circus performer named "Pennywise the Dancing Clown", as most small children love a clown and generally, it seems that the people in Derry happily accepted the presence of a stray circus performer. At the same time, many people are afraid of clowns, making them an easy fear to exploit.
== Appearance ==
=== Comics ===
* HorrorHound
* Spook House 2
* The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis II
=== Literature ===
* 11/22/63
* It
=== Movies ===
* It
* It Chapter Two
* Space Jam: A New Legacy
=== TV Series ===
* It
* It Season 2
== Trivia ==
* Though It was believed to be deceased by the end of the book and miniseries and It: Chapter 2, where It was killed, one of the first line in the book implies that Pennywise may have possibly survived. This seems likely as Pennywise is referenced to in a few of Stephen King's other novels. These could set up for another book, however, in a recent King Reddit QA, he claims he doesn't have any plans to write one.
** This would make Pennywise the only Stephen King villain to be still alive.
** One instance is in Tommyknockers (1987), when Tommy Jacklin goes to Derry on a supply run and thinks he sees a “clown with shiny silver dollar eyes” watching him from the sewers.
** Another instance is in Dreamcatcher (2001), when Mr. Gray sees the plaque meant to remember the victims of Derry when the water storage standpipe was destroyed. Spray painted over the plaque are the words "PENNYWISE LIVES".
* Stephen King has stated that he has no intentions to bring back Pennywise. So it's unknown if Pennywise will physically appearance in another book by King.
* Of the thirty-two forms It takes in the novel, fifteen are recreated in some way, shape, or form in either or both the 2017 and 2019 films.
* In the 2017 and 2019 films, Pennywise can be seen in certain images within each film, showing It's vast influence:
** Pennywise can be seen in the photograph of the children from the Ironworks Easter Egg hunt.
** The graffiti mural in the alleyway, where the Losers patch Ben up after he was attacked by Henry. Pennywise's face can be seen peering out from behind the wheel of the car in the mural. Curiously, Pennywise's face is not there when the Losers first arrive in the alley, nor is Its face present when Mike takes cover in the alley from Henry while delivering to the butcher.
** Pennywise's face is visible in the image depicting the first Derry settlers.
** Pennywise can be seen in the painting of Beverly and Tom above the staircase in their home. His face is visible behind Tom's shoulder.
* Pennywise is the second recurring villain of the multiverse, the first being Randall Flagg.
** However, It is only mentioned multiple times in other novels, and made brief appearances in both The Tommyknockers and 11/22/63.
* The Crimson King is believed to be the same species as Pennywise and may be his son. However, this is only speculative.
* Pennywise is referenced in the Shin Megami Tensei/Fire Emblem game Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE as an enemy resembling a clown, named Nickelwise.
* It's unknown if It killed Peter Gordon, Moose Sadler, and Gard Jagermeyer.
* It is unknown what is Pennywise's real name, making him possibly nameless.
* While it's confirmed that a prequel series Welcome to Derry is in development, it is unknown if Bill Skarsgård will reprise the role of Pennywise.
* On April 1st 2022, Stephen King has teased fans that both Pennywise and Randall Flagg are the same entity, this implies that both are one person and are the same.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* It (Creature) at Stephen King Wiki
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