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Fantasy romance “Wicker” hits theaters
First reported Oct 21, 5:56 PM ET · Latest Oct 23, 4:20 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 23, 6:01 PM ET
Where things stand
Variety reports that the film “Wicker,” starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, is currently in theaters. The same outlet has also covered Skarsgård’s flamboyant red‑carpet outfits while promoting the movie.
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What changed
The newest Variety story shifts from covering Skarsgård’s promotional fashion to describing why Colman’s character does not get splinters from an intimate scene with Skarsgård’s costume, and it adds plot details about Colman playing a spinster fisherwoman in a medieval village where marriage determines a woman’s worth.
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- The reports do not reveal how audiences or critics are responding to the film, nor do they provide box‑office numbers or details about the storyline beyond the brief character description. Open
Background
“Wicker” is billed as a fantasy romance set in a medieval community. Colman’s role is a solitary fisherwoman whose independence is mocked by villagers who value women primarily for marriage. Skarsgård is a co‑star and has been generating publicity through eye‑catching red‑carpet looks, such as a metallic gold Saint Laurent suit.
What to watch
No specific future date or event is mentioned in the reports.
Timeline of reporting
- Why Olivia Colman Didn’t Get Splinters From Getting Intimate With Alexander Skarsgård’s ‘Wicker’ Costume — Variety
Believe the hype. “Wicker,” now in theaters, is every bit as horny, romantic and wonderful as the trailer leads you to believe. Olivia Colman plays a spinster fisherwoman in a medieval community where marriage is what gives a woman worth. Although she is a fie
- Alexander Skarsgård on His Wacky ‘Wicker’ Red Carpet Looks: From Clear Shoes and a Multicolored Skirt to a Gray Wig Inspired by Co-Star Olivia Colman — Variety
Alexander Skarsgård knows how to make an entrance. The Swedish actor has been turning heads with many of his wacky red carpet looks while promoting his new fantasy romance “Wicker.” At the London premiere earlier this month, he donned a metallic gold Saint Lau
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