# ‘Wicker’ Star Alexander Skarsgård Appreciated “Social Commentary” Of Feminist Romantasy Film Without It Being “Too Preachy” – Contenders L.A.

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wicker-star-alexander-skarsgard-appreciated-social-commentary-of-feminist-romantasy-film-without-it-being-too-preachy-contenders-l-a/
- Published: 2026-11-15T01:55:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T12:07:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/alexander-skarsgard-wicker-interview-1237224217/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Skarsgård praised Wicker’s subtle social commentary.
- Olivia Colman’s involvement helped draw him to the film.
- The wicker suit shaped his character’s physical performance.

## Summary

Alexander Skarsgård said the script and Olivia Colman’s involvement drew him to Wicker, a romantic fantasy film based on a short story by Ursula Wills. He praised its commentary on patriarchy, marriage and social hierarchy, saying the ideas were woven into an entertaining story without feeling preachy.

Skarsgård plays a husband transformed into a wicker-suited figure, a costume he joked was horrible to wear. He and the filmmakers shaped the character’s stiff posture and voice to reflect his development, gradually giving him a more fluid cadence. Skarsgård also recalled laughing with Colman during filming, though those moments were cut from the film.

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