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- How one T‑shirt stole the show at AMC Lincoln Square
- Behind the cast appearance: who came to support Wicker
- Styling notes: Harry Lambert’s bold choices
- Skarsgård’s promotional wardrobe: a pattern of surprises
- Co-stars reaction to the on-screen costuming
- Key details: Wicker release dates and how to watch
Alexander Skarsgård turned heads at a New York screening of Wicker by slipping a cheeky message under his blazer. The 50-year-old actor made the white T-shirt his centerpiece, turning a quiet red carpet moment into a viral style statement.
How one T‑shirt stole the show at AMC Lincoln Square
At AMC Lincoln Square 13, Skarsgård layered a custom white tee beneath a suit jacket. The shirt bore the phrase “Lick My Worm”, a line lifted from Olivia Colman’s character in the film. The cheeky detail was visible as he posed for photographers and chatted with colleagues.
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Alexander Skarsgård sparks outrage with lick my worm T-shirt at Wicker screening
Artist Flora Miles created the shirt for the actor. He played up the joke at the event and made sure the slogan caught the cameras’ attention.
Behind the cast appearance: who came to support Wicker
The screening drew a tight circle of collaborators. Joining Skarsgård were his father, actor Stellan Skarsgård, Olivia Colman, and directors Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer. Their presence underscored the film’s festival buzz and the cast’s camaraderie.
Styling notes: Harry Lambert’s bold choices
Stylist Harry Lambert put the ensemble together. Lambert, known for dressing major celebrities, balanced tailored pieces with the bold, sloganed tee beneath.
Why the styling mattered
- Contrasting the formal blazer with a provocative T-shirt created instant headlines.
- Lambert’s work for the event links to his broader portfolio, including projects with Harry Styles.
- The look reinforced the actor’s playful promotional strategy for Wicker.
Skarsgård’s promotional wardrobe: a pattern of surprises
The worm T‑shirt is one of several unexpected choices the actor has used while promoting Wicker. He’s mixed whimsical, vintage and high-fashion pieces on press rounds and red carpets.
- A vintage “I’m With Stupid” tee in interviews, signaling humor over formality.
- A knitted JW Anderson sweater adorned with flowers, leaves and faux moss.
- At the London premiere, a gold Saint Laurent suit was worn without a shirt, paired with transparent shoes.
- Earlier this year at Cannes, he embraced thigh-high Saint Laurent boots.
- During the Pillion press tour he favored leather, short shorts and sequins.
Co-stars reaction to the on-screen costuming
The film’s unusual wardrobe choices extend to what audiences see on screen. Cast members have reacted with amusement and surprise to Skarsgård’s character looks. Colman and fellow actors praised the visual oddity and unexpected allure of the film’s central wicker concept.
Key details: Wicker release dates and how to watch
- Select theaters: Wicker opens October 23.
- Wide expansion: The film expands nationwide on October 30.
Look for additional promotional events in major cities as the film rolls out nationwide.
