Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård say filming sex scenes for Wicker was "great"

A.V. Club • October 31, 2026 • entertainment

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Olivia Colman stars as the Fisherwoman, a lonely outcast chosen for marriage in a local ritual, who enlists a basketmaker (Peter Dinklage) to craft a woven mate resembling Alexander Skarsgård's character.
The film features intimate scenes that Colman found less embarrassing due to the humor involved and the supportive atmosphere created by her co-directors, who are married and demonstrated scenes with the help of an intimacy coordinator.
Skarsgård, despite the physical challenges of wearing a restrictive wicker suit during sex scenes, praised the filming process, noting adjustments were made to accommodate the costume’s limitations.
The actors navigated the complexities of performing vulnerable scenes while managing the cumbersome costume, likened to moving inside a zipped sleeping bag or rolling tractor tire, highlighting the unique challenges on set.

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