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Harry Melling Embraces Eccentric Roles on Path to Leading Man
film20 days ago

Harry Melling Embraces Eccentric Roles on Path to Leading Man

Harry Melling, known for his early standout as Dudley Dursley and later enigmatic turns in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and The Pale Blue Eye, talks with IndieWire about his desire to keep working in eccentric, nuanced parts as he moves toward leading-man status. In the BDSM-themed comedy Pillion, directed by Harry Lighton, he stars opposite Alexander Skarsgård as Colin, a man navigating a new dominant-submissive dynamic that blends humor with emotional stakes. Melling credits his career arc to embracing a character-actor ethos—pursuing interesting, sensitive roles—while noting the warmth of family moments in the story to balance the film’s edge. Pillion hits theaters February 6, 2026.

via IndieWire|
#alexander-skarsgard#character-actor#film
Skarsgård explores emotional ground in Pillion’s provocative, tender world
entertainment21 days ago

Skarsgård explores emotional ground in Pillion’s provocative, tender world

In a Cannes profile, Alexander Skarsgård talks about his new film Pillion, a tender yet provocative story in which a young man enters a BDSM-flavored romance with a biker, directed by Harry Lighton. He explains why the project drew him in, how the intimate scenes serve the character, and how collaboration with co-star Harry Melling and a real Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club informed authenticity. He also discusses his career philosophy of taking on creatively fulfilling work over high pay and touches on upcoming projects like The Moment, Wicker, and Murderbot.

via Los Angeles Times|
#alexander-skarsgard#bdsm#coming-of-age
Harry Melling Trails a Bold New Path with Pillion’s Provocative Romance
entertainment22 days ago

Harry Melling Trails a Bold New Path with Pillion’s Provocative Romance

Harry Melling, who rose from Dudley in the Harry Potter films, embraces bold, boundary-pushing roles by starring in Pillion as Colin, a shy parking attendant drawn into a BDSM relationship with a biker played by Alexander Skarsgård. Premiering at Cannes and earning a screenplay award, the film later helped the project garner a British Independent Film Award for Best Film and multiple BAFTA nominations, signaling a deliberate shift toward provocative, character-driven work alongside his stage projects and other high-profile roles.

via The New York Times|
#alexander-skarsgard#bdsm#entertainment
Alexander Skarsgård Navigates SNL's 1,000th Episode With Wacky Charisma
television25 days ago

Alexander Skarsgård Navigates SNL's 1,000th Episode With Wacky Charisma

Alexander Skarsgård hosts SNL’s 1,000th episode with a mix of political cold open, Scandinavian-skewering sketches, and cameos from Stellan Skarsgård, plus a Cardi B performance. While several bits land unevenly, standout moments from Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline and Skarsgård’s willingness to dive into wacky roles help keep the night entertaining and mark a step up from the previous weeks.

via The Guardian|
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Wicker Winds Through Sundance: Colman and Skarsgård Lead a Bold, Bawdy Folk Tale
filmentertainment1 month ago

Wicker Winds Through Sundance: Colman and Skarsgård Lead a Bold, Bawdy Folk Tale

At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Wicker arrives as a kooky, sex-forward folk tale led by Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård. Colman grounds the bawdy whimsy with grounded pathos while Skarsgård plays a wicker-man with memorable deadpan charm, supported by a colorful village ensemble and striking cinematography. The audacious premise and ribald humor may polarize audiences, and the film is currently seeking U.S. distribution (Grade: B).

via IndieWire|
#alexander-skarsgard#film-review#filmentertainment
Alexander Skarsgård Fires a Witty Dig at Dad Stellan's First Oscar Nod
entertainment1 month ago

Alexander Skarsgård Fires a Witty Dig at Dad Stellan's First Oscar Nod

Alexander Skarsgård reacted to his father Stellan Skarsgård’s first Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value with a dry, playful jab—admitting he felt 'a little jealous, good for him I guess'—a blame-free, on-brand bit of sibling-like banter as Oscar season heats up ahead of the March 15, 2026 ceremony. The piece notes Stellan’s nomination alongside Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn, and recalls their joked feud and prior smack talk during interviews, while also noting upcoming projects for both actors.

via Cinemablend|
#alexander-skarsgard#entertainment#oscars
Wicker: A Quirky Sundance Romance About Equal Partnership
entertainment1 month ago

Wicker: A Quirky Sundance Romance About Equal Partnership

THR reviews Wicker as a quirky Sundance fable in which Olivia Colman’s fisherwoman enlists a wicker husband built by a basket weaver for companionship. Alexander Skarsgård’s arrival destabilizes the village, turning the romance into a sharp, humane meditation on partnership and social norms, aided by lush production design and strong performances—though the ending lingers a touch.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#alexander-skarsgard#entertainment#film-review
A Wicker Romance Comes to Sundance with Colman, Skarsgård and Dinklage
entertainment1 month ago

A Wicker Romance Comes to Sundance with Colman, Skarsgård and Dinklage

At Sundance, Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage discuss Wicker, a visually driven drama based on Ursula Wills’s short story about a fisherman’s village where a basket-maker is asked to fashion a husband from wicker. Colman plays the fisherman who rekindles love after being mocked, with Dinklage weaving the wicker husband and Skarsgård portraying a pure, unframed partner. Elizabeth Debicki co-stars as the rival, and the cast details their on-set wicker-weaving and coracle paddling as the film explores love, retaliation, and a village unraveling.

via Deadline|
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Alexander Skarsgård Embraces Provocation Across Pillion, The Moment, and Wicker
entertainment1 month ago

Alexander Skarsgård Embraces Provocation Across Pillion, The Moment, and Wicker

Alexander Skarsgård discusses his boundary-pusting roles in Pillion, his improvisational work with Charli XCX on The Moment, and his wicker-man part in Wicker, detailing his approach to transformed performances, his fashion-forward “method dressing,” and his career evolution from True Blood to Sundance projects while balancing family life and drawing inspiration from his father Stellan.

via Variety|
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