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The Stroud woman whose short story inspired Hollywood film Wicker
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Ursula Wills, inspired by wicker sculptures seen on a camping trip in Cornwall, wrote a short story called The Wicker Husband in 2006 about a fisherwoman who commissions a wicker husband.
- The story was adapted into the raunchy fantasy rom-com film Wicker, starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, and Peter Dinklage, which premieres in UK cinemas on 30 October.
- Wills' story initially gained attention online and was turned into a musical before being optioned for film; the screenplay expanded the intimate relationship to add comedic and satirical elements.
- Joint writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson described the original story as sparsely written but full of potential, transforming it into a unique visual and satirical love story.
- Despite the film’s high-profile premiere, Wills remains grounded and continues her literary career with a new collection of short stories set for global release in April.
