‘I Like To Be Consumed By It’: Bill Skarsgard Opens Up On Playing Dark Roles And His ‘State Of Mind’ While Filming The Crow

As an ardent fan of dark, brooding characters that resonate with raw emotion, I am beyond excited for “The Crow”! Bill Skarsgard‘s portrayal of Eric, a man driven by love and vengeance, seems like a masterful interpretation of the complex character. The fact that he relished playing this tragic hero amidst sleepless nights and a somber mood sets the stage for a captivating performance.


Lionsgate’s forthcoming action fantasy movie, titled “The Crow,” features Bill Skarsgard and musician FKA Twigs in leading roles. In this film, they portray Eric and Shelly, a tragic pair of lovers who meet an untimely end. After their brutal demise, Eric finds himself suspended between life and death. However, he’s granted an opportunity to save his beloved Shelly, which results in him acquiring the powers of an indestructible being called The Crow.

In a different phrasing: Born from death, terror, sorrow, and vengeance, this superhero carries a troubled soul that Alexander Skarsgard found intriguing to portray. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on August 20 at the world premiere of the Lionsgate film held at New York’s Village East by Angelika, the actor discussed his emotional journey during the filming process.

He shared that the filming sessions were fantastic, especially the night scenes. He also mentioned that for some time, he’s been in a state of deep thought, perhaps gloomy. Yet, he finds delight in portraying such somber roles, admitting that he immerses himself fully into these characters when working on them. Interestingly, he found the intense physical training they were doing to be quite beneficial during this process.

Rupert Sanders’ latest work, “The Crow,” is a fresh take on James O’Barr’s comic book series, coming thirty years after the initial 1994 film adaptation. The titular superhero, previously brought to life by Brandon Lee, exhibits unique traits. However, it was the character’s generosity as a lover that particularly captivated actor Alexander Skarsgard.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’d like to shed light on the captivating transformation of an IT actor, as he shared with The Hollywood Reporter. Initially, he comes across as a delicate soul who seems to have lost hope in life. However, his heartfelt connection with Shelly brought about an extraordinary metamorphosis within him. He found renewed strength and resilience that had been dormant before their love story unfolded.

“Eric’s journey of discovering Shelly, falling deeply in love with her, and perceiving her as a saving angel was an intriguing aspect for Skarsgard to portray. And when he loses her, he’s prepared to go to great lengths, even sacrificing himself, to save the woman he loves.”

The story is somewhat reminiscent of a classic, heartwarming tale depicting actions taken for love, and I believe Eric’s character is praiseworthy due to his generosity, he remarked further.

The Crow will be released theatrically on August 23. 

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2024-08-21 23:22