Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård on 'Wicker' sex scenes, big themes

Key Points:

• "Wicker," directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, is a comedic yet steamy adaptation of Ursula Wills' short story about a medieval fisherwoman who commissions a husband made of wicker to challenge societal norms.
• The film stars Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, both praised for their comedic timing, and addresses themes like toxic masculinity, marriage, and social hierarchy with humor and depth.
• Notably, the sex scenes feature no nudity and use creative elements such as Skarsgård's full-body wicker suit, which helped reduce embarrassment and kept the sensuality imaginative rather than explicit.
• Colman’s character is portrayed as a strong, independent woman who defies traditional roles by having her own job and space, highlighting themes of nonconformity and female empowerment.
• Skarsgård emphasizes that "Wicker" subverts classic narratives and social conventions through comedy, making serious commentary on patriarchy and social structures accessible and entertaining rather than didactic.