Bill Skarsgård Takes On Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’

Bill Skarsgård is taking on a new challenge as he ventures into the world of video games.

The actor has landed a leading role in an upcoming action-espionage title from Japanese video game designer Hideo Kojima.

The news was confirmed during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast, but the actor has yet to share it publicly himself.

Skarsgård’s likeness and performance will feature prominently in a new game from Kojima Productions, as announced during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast.

Titled “Physint,” the game will also feature stars Charlee Fraser, Don Lee and Minami Hamabe, while filmmaker Jordan Peele is also involved in the project.

“‘Physint’ is the third original IP from Kojima Productions and has been described by Hideo Kojima as the culmination of his 40-year career as a video game creator,” read a statement about the project.

“With the full support of Xbox, ‘Physint’ will use cutting-edge technology and a stellar cast to create a game experience like no other, with the aim of setting a new benchmark for the action-espionage genre.”

Hideo Kojima Reveals Why He Chose Bill Skarsgård

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Skarsgård’s upcoming role in Kojima’s Physint appears to be his first major video game role.

Despite the actor’s limited experience in the medium, Kojima was eager to collaborate with him, having long admired his work.

“We are both long-time fans of each other’s work, and we’ve decided to embark on this new adventure together,” the video game designer said in the announcement.

“The costume fittings, scans, and camera tests we conducted with Bill and Charlee earlier this year gave me tremendous confidence in the direction of the project,” he added.

Fans Cheer Bill Skarsgård’s ‘Physint’ Casting

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Online, fans welcomed the news that Skarsgård had been picked to play the project’s lead role.

“Wow, Bill Skarsgard wasn’t in my mind, i thought it was Robert Pattinson who’s going to play the main character role. But goddd, i have so much hype for this project,” one fan wrote.

“He’s just a really good actor one of my personal favs after his performance as Pennywise so I’m happy he’s in Physint I cant wait,” another individual said of Skarsgård.

“Very excited, great casting choices. I’m sure they’ll put on some brilliant performances. Congratulations XBOX! a solid W after so long,” another wrote.

Bill Skarsgård’s Career Keeps Growing Beyond ‘IT’

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Skarsgård has built a diverse career across horror, action and drama, but his performance as the terrifying Pennywise in “IT” helped establish him as one of the horror genre’s most recognizable actors.

Among his most recent projects are Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire” and “The Death of Robin Hood,” the latter alongside Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer. Both films received critical acclaim, adding to his growing filmography.

Looking ahead, the actor will star in Peter Berg’s upcoming “The Mosquito Bowl” and Andrew Niccol’s “Lords of War.”

Skarsgård Sets His Sights On Another Pennywise Return

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Following the success of the “IT” movies, Skarsgård returned to his iconic clown role in the spinoff series “IT: Welcome to Derry.”

The first season explored Pennywise’s origins and ended with the possibility of the malevolent entity returning after its usual 27-year cycle.

With a second season recently greenlit, Skarsgård is set to reprise his role in the HBO production. However, other returning cast members have yet to be announced, leaving it unclear how many of his first-season co-stars will join him.