Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Mads Mikkelsen Says Two-Month Perm Helped Role, Hurt Sex Life at Venice Premiere of 'Der letzte Wikinger'

The Danish star discussed the temporary hairstyle during promotion of the black comedy expected in German cinemas later this year.

Overview

  • He told the German Press Agency he wore a permanent wave for two months for the part and disliked how he looked.
  • He quipped the hairstyle worked for the character but was bad for his sex life.
  • After filming ended, he had the perm removed immediately and has returned to a classic style.
  • At the Venice Film Festival, he presented Der letzte Wikinger, directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
  • In the film he portrays an adult with a childlike developmental level, and a German release is planned for later in 2025 without a set date.