Wicker's Viral Romance and Basketry Debate
The romantic comedy Wicker has sparked a massive online campaign centered on its protagonist, a sentient wicker husband played by Alexander Skarsgård. Based on Ursula Wills’ short story, the film features Olivia Colman as a fisherwoman who commissions this partner. The movie’s explicit sexual themes and egalitarian relationship dynamics have resonated with romance readers and BookTok, contrasting with the chaste nature of modern rom-coms. While the film celebrates the fantasy of a supportive partner, it has also triggered a technical debate among basket makers regarding the accuracy of the costume’s construction.
