The upcoming film 'Wicker' has generated significant online buzz following its trailer release, drawing comparisons to popular fantasy tropes found in the BookTok community.
Key facts
- •Alexander Skarsgård stars as a man made of wicker in the film 'Wicker,' directed by Black Bear.
- •The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
- •Fandango’s trailer for the movie has reached over 14 million views on TikTok.
- •The story is adapted from Ursula Wills-Jones’ short story 'The Wicker Husband,' which is not currently available as a standalone book.
- •The film's premise has drawn comparisons to the 'book boyfriend' tropes popular in the romantasy genre on TikTok.
The film 'Wicker,' produced by Black Bear, features Alexander Skarsgård as a husband crafted from wicker. The story follows a lonely fisherwoman, played by Olivia Colman, who commissions a local basketmaker, played by Peter Dinklage, to create her a partner. Since the trailer's release, the film has gained viral attention on TikTok, with Fandango’s post of the footage surpassing 14 million views.
Viral Response and Online Discourse
The film’s unusual premise has prompted widespread discussion on social media regarding the logistics of the main character's anatomy. The online response includes a wave of comedic TikTok videos and fan requests for a 4DX theatrical release, which even prompted a response from the official 4DX TikTok account.
Literary Origins and Romantasy Comparisons
The film is based on the short story 'The Wicker Husband' by Ursula Wills-Jones, which depicts an outcast woman seeking a companion from a basketmaker. The film's reception has been linked to the 'BookTok' community's interest in unconventional fantasy romances, where readers frequently engage with stories featuring mythical creatures, faerie kings, and morally complex characters.
Recommended Romantasy Titles
To satisfy interest in fantasy-based romantic leads, the source highlights several popular titles. These include Sarah J. Maas’ 'A Court of Thorns and Roses,' 'Throne of Glass,' and 'Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.' Other recommended works featuring complex romantic interests include Rebecca Yarros’ 'Fourth Wing,' Caroline Peckham’s 'Zodiac Academy: The Awakening,' Callie Hart’s 'Quicksilver,' Devney Perry’s 'Shield of Sparrows,' Danielle L. Jensen’s 'The Bridge Kingdom,' and 'A Fate Inked in Blood.'
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