The upcoming film “Wicker” has generated significant online buzz following its Sundance premiere and recent trailer release. In the movie, actor Alexander Skarsgård portrays an unusual husband fashioned entirely from wicker, created by a basketmaker for a lonely fisherwoman played by Olivia Colman. The film’s unconventional premise and leading man have captured particular attention on social media platforms, with the Fandango trailer accumulating over 14 million views on TikTok alone.
The film’s viral success reflects a broader cultural fascination with fantasy romance. Viewers have flooded the internet with comedic content about the wicker character, ranging from humorous speculation about the protagonist’s anatomy to imaginative posts about attending the theatrical premiere. The enthusiasm has been so widespread that even the official 4DX TikTok account acknowledged fan requests for a special screening format of the film.
For audiences eager to satisfy their appetite for unconventional fictional partners before “Wicker” arrives in theaters, romantasy novels offer numerous alternatives. BookTok communities have embraced stories featuring faerie kings, dragon riders, vampires, and morally complex characters across multiple fantasy series. Popular titles include Sarah J. Maas’s “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” “Throne of Glass,” and “Crescent City,” as well as Rebecca Yarros’s “Fourth Wing” and Caroline Peckham’s “Zodiac Academy: The Awakening,” all featuring compelling love interests and magical worlds.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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