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The trailer for the surreal comedy-romance Wicker features Alexander Skarsgård as a living wicker husband crafted for Olivia Colman’s lonely fisherwoman, spurring online chatter over the wicker-nipple prop; Skarsgård jokes about his “dream” of wicker nipples, and the film, with Peter Dinklage as the craftsman, is set for a UK release on October 30.
The Sundance-debut film Wicker features Olivia Colman as a fisherwoman who commissions a wicker husband from a local basketmaker, with Alexander Skarsgård’s lifelike wicker spouse stirring jealousy and upheaval in a small village alongside Peter Dinklage. Black Bear acquired North American rights, and the film opens in limited theaters on October 23 before a wider rollout a week later.
The first trailer for Wicker shows Alexander Skarsgård as a wicker husband crafted by a basketmaker for Olivia Colman’s ostracized fisherwoman in a raunchy, practical-effects–driven fantasy comedy that premiered at Sundance and opens in limited theaters Oct. 23 before a nationwide expansion Oct. 30.
Alexander Skarsgård undergoes a wicker-prosthetic transformation to play the Wicker Husband opposite Olivia Colman’s Fisherwoman in the film Wicker; the trailer teases an unconventional romance with Peter Dinklage as the Basketmaker, and Colman praises Skarsgård’s performance as prosthetics and acting converge, ahead of a limited Oct. 23 release in select theaters and a wider rollout the following week.
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.