Alexander Skarsgård is unrecognizable in wild first look at his ‘dream come true’ ‘Wicker’ role

Alexander Skarsgård is completely transformed into Wicker Husband in the first look at his and Olivia Colman’s upcoming film, “Wicker.” In the film’s trailer, released on Thursday, Colman’s Fisherwoman character asks the local Basketmaker, played by Peter Dinklage, to weave her a spouse. The wild teaser kicked off with the unconventional couple hooking up before backing up to show the “single and stinky” Fisherwoman’s decision — and the townspeople’s reactions. Alexander Skarsgård is unrecognizable in Thursday’s “Wicker” trailer. Black Bear/ Youtube The actor plays Wicker Husband in the upcoming film, out in October. Black Bear/ Youtube “Most male actors dream of playing Hamlet at some point in their career. I never did,” Skarsgård, 49, told the outlet of his role, quipping that his “dream was always to have nipples made out of wicker.” The actor gushed, “Thanks to our wonderful directors, Eleanor and Alex, and the brilliant artists at Wētā in New Zealand, my dream has finally come true.” Colman, 52, dubbed her co-star “breathtaking” in the prosthetics since he is “funny, intelligent, and beautiful anyway.” He is created for Olivia Colman’s Fisherwoman character by a Basketmaker played by Peter Dinklage. Courtesy Everett Collection Skarsgård said it is his “dream come true” to have “nipples made of wicker” for the role. Courtesy Everett Collection Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The “Crown” alum continued, “Everything is exaggerated; he’s a work of art. Alex fills the Wicker Husband with a beautiful soul.” She raved over her own character as well, saying, “I loved the Fisherwoman. She’s the only one not toeing the line.” Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson noted that “it’s really the marriage of [Skarsgård’s] prosthetic and performance that sells the whole” movie, which will premiere in select theaters on Oct. 23 and be widely released the following week. “Alex’s performance, while incredibly nuanced and understated, was very technically and physically challenging,” the duo added. Colman dubbed the actor (pictured above on Feb. 17) “breathtaking” as her character’s spouse. WireImage “Everything is exaggerated; he’s a work of art,” she said of Skarsgård (pictured above on Jan. 4). “Alex fills the Wicker Husband with a beautiful soul.” Getty Images While they had “anxiety” about this, “once he was walking and talking as the Wicker Husband, we knew the spectacle, the romance, the whole heart of the movie was in safe hands.” The pair called the sex scenes “fun” to choregraph with Ita O’Brien, “the godmother of intimacy coordinating.” “These scenes definitely required some of the most detailed prep of all of the movie — they were very specific in the script, and every shot was boarded, rehearsed, and reboarded ahead of time,” Fischer and Wilson said. “Of course, the wicker suit added to the dynamic.” The film’s cast also includes Colman’s fellow “Crown” cast member Elizabeth Debicki as the Tailor’s Wife. The film’s directors credited Skarsgård (pictured above in February 2025) with being “incredibly nuanced and understated” in the role. GC Images Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson explained that the “Succession” alum (pictured above in May 2025) had a “technically and physically challenging” part to play. Getty Images “Wicker” is adapted from Ursula Wills-Jones’ 2016 short story “The Wicker Husband,” which inspired a 2020 musical. Social media users had a heyday with the footage, with one tweeting, “One thing the Skarsgards will do is play a weird creature.” Another wrote via X that it’s “refreshing to see a weird original concept for once,” while a third joked, “Honestly, ordering a custom husband from a basket maker sounds way easier than using dating apps at this point.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!