Sundance Audiences Swoon Over ‘Wicker’ and Alexander Skarsgård’s Hot Role

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The fantasy film Wicker received a warm welcome at its world premiere at the Eccles Theater on Saturday. The audience gave the film and its creators two standing ovations – one after the movie ended, and another when the cast and crew took the stage.

This film adapts the novel The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills-Jones. It was written and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, the team behind the movie Save Yourselves!

In the film, Olivia Colman plays a woman who commissions a skilled basket weaver, portrayed by Peter Dinklage, to craft her an ideal husband. That husband comes to life as Alexander Skarsgård, and audiences immediately commented on his impressive appearance.

Alexander Skarsgård’s striking prosthetic design, created by Weta Workshop, captivated viewers. Olivia Colman playfully remarked on his appearance, telling TheWrap, “You wouldn’t think it was possible to make Alexander Skarsgård even more attractive, but he is. People are going to have some interesting dreams!”

The character played by Skarsgård is incredibly charming and attractive, and this is central to the story. His kindness and good looks shake things up in the quiet town and immediately draw the attention of Colman’s character. The blend of romance and fantastical elements kept audiences captivated.

Everyone was clearly thrilled with Bill Skarsgård’s performance, but the film also genuinely touched me emotionally – I even saw Olivia Colman getting a little choked up and wiping away tears during the final applause! Honestly, Wicker was the movie everyone was buzzing about at Sundance. It was constantly mentioned alongside other standouts like Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, the charming Josephine with Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, and the incredibly moving If I Go Will They Miss Me starring Danielle Brooks. It felt like a real standout year for films.

In 2026, both Colman and Skarsgård have a lot on their plates. Colman will be appearing in the family drama Jimpa, continuing her role in season two of The Night Manager, and working on Elsinore alongside Andrew Scott.

I’m really excited to see that Bill Skarsgård is in Charli XCX’s new mockumentary, The Moment, which is playing at Sundance! I also loved him in Pillion, and can you believe he’s going to host the 1,000th episode of Saturday Night Live? That’s amazing!

The film boasts a strong supporting cast, including Peter Dinklage, Elizabeth Debicki as the envious wife of the tailor, and a special appearance by Richard E. Grant. Early reviews suggest Wicker will be a hit with audiences, highlighting its impressive use of practical effects and emotionally resonant story.

Attendees at the premiere generally agreed that Bill Skarsgård was captivating in his role. The movie blended enchanting fantasy elements with genuine emotional resonance, leaving viewers eager for its broader release.

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2026-01-25 16:17