Overview

• Skarsgård credited his 1997 experience on Erik Skjoldbjærg’s thriller Insomnia—where he lost eight kilos on poor catering—with inspiring him to insist on quality on-set meals.
• He negotiated an executive producer credit on Joachim Trier’s award-winning drama to secure a contract guaranteeing high-standard lunches for every crew member.
• The actor voluntarily accepted about a half-million-kroner reduction in his salary to underwrite gourmet sit-down service rather than basic pre-packaged fare.
• Sentimental Value went on to win the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and is now poised for awards-season consideration.
• At Karlovy Vary, Skarsgård emphasized that prioritizing crew welfare through better catering directly contributes to stronger morale and creative output.