Alexander Skarsgård's wicker-husband fantasy film becomes unlikely viral hit
Wicker, a fantasy rom-com starring Skarsgård and Colman, became an unexpected viral hit after premiering at Sundance.
Wicker is a fantasy rom-com about a woman who asks a village basket weaver to craft her a husband from wicker. The film stars British Oscar winner Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, with Elizabeth Debicki and Peter Dinklage in supporting roles.
Directors Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer adapted it from a 14-page short story by Ursula Wills-Jones. Since the film premiered at Sundance and its trailer dropped online, it became an unexpected viral sensation and meme.
Colman came on as lead star and executive producer early in the project, which helped attract financing and talent like Skarsgård. A New Zealand-based effects studio built a practical wicker suit for Skarsgård to wear throughout filming.
The film just played at the BFI London Film Festival and is generating significant buzz about its surprising tenderness.
- 14-page short story
- Source material
- Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård
- Lead cast
- Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer
- Directors
- Weta Workshop practical wicker suit
- Production design
Why it mattersA niche indie film with an unusual premise has unexpectedly found a massive online audience, proving that distinctive filmmaking and A-list talent can break through platform noise.
AustraliaAustralian audiences will be able to see Wicker when it reaches local cinemas, with the viral buzz likely expanding its audience well beyond typical indie film reach.
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