How 'Wicker' Became the Horniest, Most Tender Film of the Year

Key Points:

• "Wicker," a fantasy rom-com about an ostracized fisherwoman and her enchanted wicker husband, is directed and co-written by married couple Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, adapted from Ursula Wills-Jones’ short story "The Wicker Husband."
• The film stars Olivia Colman as the village outcast and Alexander Skarsgard as the strikingly beautiful wicker husband, with Peter Dinklage also featured; Colman's involvement helped secure financing and elevate the project.
• The production involved innovative practical effects by New Zealand’s Weta Workshop, creating a detailed 3D-printed wicker suit that moves with Skarsgard's expressions, minimizing CGI use to maintain a tactile, human feel.
• "Wicker" blends comedy and sex-positive themes, exploring female pleasure, masculinity, and societal critiques of marriage and patriarchy, resonating strongly with contemporary cultural conversations and audiences.
• Since its Sundance premiere, the film has gained viral attention online for its unique premise and erotic appeal, with the filmmakers embracing the buzz and expressing excitement about future original, bold projects.