Alexander Skarsgard
In short
Swedish actor currently starring in the fantasy romance film Wicker. He is in the news because his film has been removed from over 500 theatres and he has been joking about pitching a sequel titled Corduroy.
Who they are now
Alexander Skarsgård is a professional Swedish actor. He is well known for his roles in television and film, often playing complex characters that challenge his public image.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him due to reports that his film Wicker was removed from hundreds of cinemas and his humorous comments regarding a sequel called Corduroy.
An example of their work
He starred in the fantasy romance film Wicker alongside Olivia Colman. He is also widely recognised for his role as the vampire Eric Northman in the series True Blood.
Easy to mix up
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