Wicker film premiere features Alexander Skarsgård and Olivia Colman

Wicker film Olivia Colman Alexander Skarsgård Wētā Workshop romantic fantasy

The upcoming romantic fantasy comedy “Wicker,” starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, recently held its premiere at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, the film is an adaptation of Ursula Wills-Jones’ short story “The Wicker Husband.”

The plot follows an ostracized fisherwoman (Colman) who commissions a local basket weaver (Peter Dinklage) to create a husband out of wicker. The resulting creature (Skarsgård) comes to life, sparking a romance that disrupts the social norms of a conservative medieval village. The film also features Elizabeth Debicki.

Production highlights include a highly praised practical costume for Skarsgård, designed by Wētā Workshop, which took approximately 18 months to develop. Critics have responded positively to the film, with some noting its blend of humor, emotion, and satire regarding social conventions. Black Bear Pictures is set to distribute the film, with a theatrical release scheduled for late October 2026.

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Alexander Skarsgård · Black Bear Pictures · Elizabeth Debicki · Olivia Colman · Peter Dinklage · Weta Workshop

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Black Bear Pictures will distribute the film. reactormag.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The film “Wicker” is an adaptation of Ursula Wills-Jones’ short story “The Wicker Husband”. www.fbcnews.com.fj · reactormag.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Weta Workshop spent approximately 18 months designing the wicker costume. www.fbcnews.com.fj
[● 2 SOURCES] Alexander Skarsgård plays a character made of wicker. www.fbcnews.com.fj · reactormag.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The costume used for the wicker character was a practical effect rather than CGI. www.fbcnews.com.fj
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film's theatrical release begins on October 23, 2026. reactormag.com