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Olivia Colman stars in surreal and steamy first look at new film Wicker opposite Alexander Skarsgard's wicker lover

Olivia Colman stars in surreal and steamy first look at new film Wicker opposite Alexander Skarsgard's wicker lover

The bizarre love story about a lonely fisherwoman looks set to capture your heart.

Olivia Colman poses in working class period dress and a straw hat. She has dirt on her face and is looking in wonder at a man in front of her, who is only seen in shadow

Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Lol Crawley.

Tilly Pearce

Published: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 10:37 am

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Olivia Colman is about to get her hands dirty with Alexander Skarsgard in raunchy new comedy-drama, Wicker.

The bizarre new movie’s trailer dropped on Thursday, teasing what lies ahead for viewers as the pair get to grips with each other – much to the shock of neighbours.

In the period drama, Colman stars as a fisherwomen who, in her village, is noticeable mostly by her smell and her loud mouth.

While marriage seems like a stress – with marriage bands being literal chains around a woman’s neck – the lonely character takes matters into her own hands to find herself a match, hiring a local basketmaker (played by Peter Dinklage) in order to make herself the perfect husband.

The result is a wicker-made version of Alexander Skarsgård, which, with literal chiselled abs and strong demeanour, proves to be a hit among the villagers – and with her.

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The official synopsis reads: "His soulful spirit and unique prowess awaken something inside her, setting off a wave of jealousy, fascination and upheaval that threatens the very fabric of village life."

Joined by a supporting cast including Elizabeth Debicki, Phil Daniels, Nabhaan Rizwan, Richard E Grant, the Wicker trailer alone is enough to steam up anyone’s TV screens – with Colman and Skarsgard hitting the hay (so to speak) within the first few seconds.

As one character, played by The Other Bennet Sister’s Ella Bruccoleri notes: "I heard that he’s strong as a tree and just as hard."

Soon the wicker husband is informing others that he’ll have to fix their bed as it broke (again), while the fisherwoman’s late night moaning has her neighbours fearing she’s being murdered.

But there are people in the village who think he’s a crime against nature – and make their feelings known.

Wicker is available in UK cinemas from 30 October.

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Tilly PearceFreelance Writer

Tilly Pearce is a freelance TV journalist whose coverage ranges from reality shows like Love Is Blind to sci-fi shows like Fallout. She is an NCTJ Gold Standard accredited journalist, who has previously worked as Deputy TV Editor (maternity cover) at Digital Spy, and Deputy TV & Showbiz Editor at Daily Express US.

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