Alexander Skarsgård Jokes About Pitching Corduroy as Wicker Sequel

In a column for Cinemablend, actor Alexander Skarsgård jokes about pitching a sequel to his 2026 film Wicker titled Corduroy to Entertainment Weekly.

While the actor’s comments regarding the potential follow-up remain ambiguous, the pitch highlights the unconventional promotional path taken for the film.

The original film, Wicker, stars Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård in a rom-com that centers on a man constructed from wicker. Despite the premise, the film found an audience for its emotional core, according to the Cinemablend report.

During a recent press tour, Skarsgård told Entertainment Weekly that he and his team have been actively pitching a project called Corduroy. He described the character as a soft, delicate, and attentive lover, contrasting him with the sturdy, wicker-based protagonist of his current film.

“We tried to find financing for it, but, for some reason, it’s been hard, but we’re pitching it around Hollywood this week,” Skarsgård told Entertainment Weekly. The actor said that the project is currently in the very early stages of development.

The actor is known for his deadpan humor during media appearances, which complicates determining the sincerity of his pitch. He has previously teased a mock smear campaign against his father, actor Stellan Skarsgård, during the awards season for the film Sentimental Value.

The title Corduroy invites immediate comparisons to the classic children’s book about a teddy bear coming to life in a department store. Given the salacious and unconventional marketing surrounding Wicker, connecting the two concepts presents significant branding and intellectual property hurdles.

Securing production financing for a project that blends adult-oriented themes with imagery reminiscent of children’s literature often requires extensive legal and strategic planning. When a studio faces potential copyright issues or branding conflicts, it typically relies on experienced intellectual property lawyers to evaluate the viability of the project’s title and narrative scope.

When a film's public reception relies on a specific, unconventional brand identity, producers often engage specialized public relations firms to manage the narrative and ensure that the transition to a new project does not alienate the existing audience.

Skarsgård has expressed interest in continuing the story of the Wicker Husband before, specifically following inquiries about the characters’ future after the film’s conclusion. He has previously starred in films like The Northman and the 2025 movie Pillion, which showed his willingness to participate in projects that explore unconventional themes.

While the actor remains persistent in his interest for a sequel, it is unclear if the concept will progress beyond the pitch phase. As of November 14, 2026, no formal development plans for a project titled Corduroy have been announced by any major studio.

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