Basketweavers get in a twist over Alexander Skarsgård’s Wicker Husband
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Key context: <p>Why is he not made of willow? Why is he plaited and not woven? World’s basket makers have plenty of questions</p><p>Hollywood heart-throbs are known for their good looks and charisma. But in a classic plot twist, the latest big-screen dreamboat causing viewers to get hot and bothered isn’t even human.</p><p>Alexander Skarsgård’s Wicker Husband character in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/30/i-saw-the-script-and-went-oooh-olivia-colman-and-alexander-skarsgard-on-their-steamy-folk-horror-movie-wicker">the romcom Wicker</a> has sent the internet into a frenzy.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/30/basketweavers-get-in-a-twist-over-alexander-skarsgard-wicker-husband">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Why is he not made of willow? Why is he plaited and not woven? World’s basket makers have plenty of questionsHollywood heart-throbs are known for their good looks and charisma. But in a classic plot twist, the latest big-screen dreamboat causing viewers to get hot and bothered isn’t even human.Alexander Skarsgård’s Wicker Husband character in the romcom Wicker has sent the internet into a frenzy. Continue reading...
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