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

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.