Wicker (2026)

NPR’s fall‑season roundup flags ‘Wicker’ as a standout rom‑com, headlined by Alexander Skarsgård. Critics describe his character as a “vision of elegantly woven wicker”—a man who’s caring, sincere, and oddly hot, standing out in a village where the other men fall short of his charisma. The film leans into its rural setting with a playful, almost tactile sensibility. Skarsgård’s protagonist is portrayed as the antithesis of the typical village male, offering a fresh, heartfelt energy that promises both humor and genuine connection. The writer’s tongue‑in‑cheek endorsement—“I’m rattan to the core”—captures the film’s whimsical tone, hinting that ‘Wicker’ will weave together romance and wit in a way that feels both familiar and delightfully new for audiences this fall.