Overview
- The film, directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, opens in select U.S. theaters Oct. 23 before a wider rollout Oct. 30.
- Early festival screenings, including Sundance, delivered strong reviews and a Rotten Tomatoes score reported above 90 percent, positioning Wicker as a critical-season favorite.
- Coverage has highlighted the practical craft behind Skarsgård’s wicker husband, a full costume built by New Zealand’s Wētā Workshop with credited makeup, prosthetic and weaving artists.
- Promotional appearances and red‑carpet stunts by the cast have driven viral attention to the film’s sexual humor, while the filmmakers have publicly downplayed how explicit the on-screen material is.
- A special one-night 4DX screening on Oct. 28 curated by the directors aims to amplify the film’s sensory elements, and the movie’s mix of raunchy comedy and social commentary has sparked broad cultural conversation about desire and marriage.