Entertainment Spotlight: Teach Grant, IT Chapter 2

Best known for directing, co- writing, and acting in the mystery drama, Down Here, Teach Grant’s star continues to rise. He is set to star as the adult Henry Bowers in IT Chapter 2, which premieres tomorrow, September 6th. Before IT Chapter 2, he starred in variety of Tumblr favorite shows including Once Upon A Time, Supernatural, Lucifer, iZombie, and The 100. We got the chance to ask some questions and learn more about Teach. Check it out:

Were you scared when you saw IT Chapter 2 for the first time, despite seeing It in the making?

I have yet to see It Chapter Two, but will get my chance at the premier in a few days. But to answer the question, I’m already scared. It’s an inherent fear all actors have, how much of me will be left in it, lol. Not to mention the fanfare, people have heavy expectations of this sequel and I really want to measure up to that. In the theatre, I expect to be scared…even though I have read the script, worked on set, I honestly won’t know what’s coming next.

If everything that you did was narrated, whose voice would you want narrating your life?

I think Jack Nicholson for sure. The amazing thing about Jack is that you only need to say his first name and everyone knows who you’re talking about. Some days his tone is “Here’s Johnny” and others it’s “Dear Indugu” but it always works.

What advice would you give to the younger Henry Bowers if you could?

Honestly, as me and not as Henry Bowers of the future, I’d try to let him know that we run in circles, if you hate your father for what he’s done to you, don’t let him make you become him. There is only further isolation and turmoil down that path. You’re not the paper man kid, your old man is.

Do you think that blooper reels should follow scary movies to lighten the mood?

I’m neither for nor against and could likely argue both sides of it. I think it might be weird after something like The Exorcist though. It is kind of tone specific, with regards to us, I think we could get away with that if we chose to.

What’s a fun fact about the making of  IT Chapter 2 that you think would surprise people?

It felt more like an independent movie than a mega blockbuster. Obviously they had all the toys at their disposal and it was certainly grande on all levels…but the set tone had a family feel. I think that is important to both Barbara and Andy Muchietti. That’s been a huge take away for me.

If IT Chapter 2 was a musical, what songs do you think would be included?

I think Henry would do a version of Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi. -That or Welcome To The Jungle by GNR. Cue up the pyro.

What’s the first thing (movie, show, musician) that you remember being a fan of?

As a kid, my first theatrical memory was of O.G -Star Wars, 1978. Wallpaper, bed sheets and anything Star Wars related soon followed.

Without any spoilers, what scene or moment from IT Chapter 2 are you most excited for fans to see?

I think I’m most excited to see fans get blindsided by a few story lines that sucker punch them in the emo-chords when they least expect it.

Thanks, Teach! Catch IT Chapter 2 in theaters on September 6th.

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