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Nicole Kidman revealed on the Las Culturistas podcast that a kiss with her Big Little Lies co-star Alexander Skarsgård was ruined by his falafel-fueled bad breath, a dealbreaker she says would make her recoil; she even told him to skip falafel before kissing and noted Rihanna smells great as an aside.
Months after finalizing her 19‑year marriage to Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman told Las Culturistas that bad breath is a deal‑breaker for any potential partner, even recalling Alexander Skarsgård’s falafel moment before kissing scenes in Big Little Lies. She says she’s focused on family and work (Chanel duties and Scarpetta) while dating chatter swirls—TMZ linked Paul Salem as a suitor, though Page Six says she’s single.
Harry Melling, known for his early standout as Dudley Dursley and later enigmatic turns in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and The Pale Blue Eye, talks with IndieWire about his desire to keep working in eccentric, nuanced parts as he moves toward leading-man status. In the BDSM-themed comedy Pillion, directed by Harry Lighton, he stars opposite Alexander Skarsgård as Colin, a man navigating a new dominant-submissive dynamic that blends humor with emotional stakes. Melling credits his career arc to embracing a character-actor ethos—pursuing interesting, sensitive roles—while noting the warmth of family moments in the story to balance the film’s edge. Pillion hits theaters February 6, 2026.
In a Cannes profile, Alexander Skarsgård talks about his new film Pillion, a tender yet provocative story in which a young man enters a BDSM-flavored romance with a biker, directed by Harry Lighton. He explains why the project drew him in, how the intimate scenes serve the character, and how collaboration with co-star Harry Melling and a real Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club informed authenticity. He also discusses his career philosophy of taking on creatively fulfilling work over high pay and touches on upcoming projects like The Moment, Wicker, and Murderbot.
Harry Melling, who rose from Dudley in the Harry Potter films, embraces bold, boundary-pushing roles by starring in Pillion as Colin, a shy parking attendant drawn into a BDSM relationship with a biker played by Alexander Skarsgård. Premiering at Cannes and earning a screenplay award, the film later helped the project garner a British Independent Film Award for Best Film and multiple BAFTA nominations, signaling a deliberate shift toward provocative, character-driven work alongside his stage projects and other high-profile roles.
Vulture’s recap praises Alexander Skarsgård’s SNL hosting for embracing his goofy, offbeat side, delivering self-aware humor and a solid debut that earns 4 stars from the editors.
Stellan Skarsgård made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live to back his Oscar-nominated son Alexander Skarsgård on his SNL debut, appearing as the stern father in a spoof of gloomy Scandinavian dramas, with Chloe Fineman and a later guest turn by Cardi B as Joaquin Antonio’s wife in the revived 'Immigrant Dad Show' sketch.
Stellan Skarsgård makes a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live during his son Alexander Skarsgård’s hosting, popping up in two sketches—a Nordic-drama spoof in which he emerges from a bathtub with a Hulk-style prop, and a humorous immigrant-parents sketch—while Cardi B performs as the musical guest.
Alexander Skarsgård hosts SNL’s 1,000th episode with a mix of political cold open, Scandinavian-skewering sketches, and cameos from Stellan Skarsgård, plus a Cardi B performance. While several bits land unevenly, standout moments from Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline and Skarsgård’s willingness to dive into wacky roles help keep the night entertaining and mark a step up from the previous weeks.
At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Wicker arrives as a kooky, sex-forward folk tale led by Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård. Colman grounds the bawdy whimsy with grounded pathos while Skarsgård plays a wicker-man with memorable deadpan charm, supported by a colorful village ensemble and striking cinematography. The audacious premise and ribald humor may polarize audiences, and the film is currently seeking U.S. distribution (Grade: B).
Alexander Skarsgård reacted to his father Stellan Skarsgård’s first Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value with a dry, playful jab—admitting he felt 'a little jealous, good for him I guess'—a blame-free, on-brand bit of sibling-like banter as Oscar season heats up ahead of the March 15, 2026 ceremony. The piece notes Stellan’s nomination alongside Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn, and recalls their joked feud and prior smack talk during interviews, while also noting upcoming projects for both actors.
THR reviews Wicker as a quirky Sundance fable in which Olivia Colman’s fisherwoman enlists a wicker husband built by a basket weaver for companionship. Alexander Skarsgård’s arrival destabilizes the village, turning the romance into a sharp, humane meditation on partnership and social norms, aided by lush production design and strong performances—though the ending lingers a touch.
At Sundance, Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage discuss Wicker, a visually driven drama based on Ursula Wills’s short story about a fisherman’s village where a basket-maker is asked to fashion a husband from wicker. Colman plays the fisherman who rekindles love after being mocked, with Dinklage weaving the wicker husband and Skarsgård portraying a pure, unframed partner. Elizabeth Debicki co-stars as the rival, and the cast details their on-set wicker-weaving and coracle paddling as the film explores love, retaliation, and a village unraveling.
Alexander Skarsgård says the online speculation that he came out as bisexual was a misunderstanding, explaining at a Zurich Film Festival/Q&A and in a Variety interview that his remarks were about storytelling and film authenticity, and noting he’s since slowed his nomadic lifestyle to focus on fatherhood.
Alexander Skarsgård says his remarks about his past relationships during promotion of the film Pillion were not a bisexual coming-out statement; he explains he was trying to shift focus to the story and its characters, not his personal life, and notes the interview centers on the film rather than his sexuality.