Alexander Skarsgård is looking forward to his mum liking the movie he's been working on. The 49-year-old actor stars in Harry Lighton's Pillion, a gay biker 'dom-com' that explores themes of submission and consent.
In preparation for the film, Lighton had Melling watch a 20-page pack of references and images about Ray, his character. However, it seems that Skarsgård hadn't received this material, prompting Lighton to ask if he'd gotten a thank-you note from Skarsgård's assistant.
Skarsgård quipped that he was already in 'dom mode' when filming, and that Melling's eagerness to get feedback on his performance was amusing. The two actors have an undeniable chemistry on screen, with Skarsgård admitting that their final scene together left him with a sense of revelation.
The film itself has been praised for its bold approach to themes of consent and submission in the kink community. Lighton's decision not to depict Colin being raped by Ray has been welcomed as a positive move, with the director stating that he wanted to show how kinks can be consensual and empowering.
Pillion is set to be released soon, with trailers highlighting its feel-good credentials. The film has been praised for its confident portrayal of a subculture often stigmatized, with Skarsgård stating that his mum would "love" it – although he insists they didn't make the movie specifically for her audience.
The director's own family history is also woven into the narrative, with his twin brother making an appearance in the film as Colin's identical twin. In a humorous aside, Lighton joked that he'd cut his brother's head off in one of the shots – proving that not all sibling rivalries end well.
In preparation for the film, Lighton had Melling watch a 20-page pack of references and images about Ray, his character. However, it seems that Skarsgård hadn't received this material, prompting Lighton to ask if he'd gotten a thank-you note from Skarsgård's assistant.
Skarsgård quipped that he was already in 'dom mode' when filming, and that Melling's eagerness to get feedback on his performance was amusing. The two actors have an undeniable chemistry on screen, with Skarsgård admitting that their final scene together left him with a sense of revelation.
The film itself has been praised for its bold approach to themes of consent and submission in the kink community. Lighton's decision not to depict Colin being raped by Ray has been welcomed as a positive move, with the director stating that he wanted to show how kinks can be consensual and empowering.
Pillion is set to be released soon, with trailers highlighting its feel-good credentials. The film has been praised for its confident portrayal of a subculture often stigmatized, with Skarsgård stating that his mum would "love" it – although he insists they didn't make the movie specifically for her audience.
The director's own family history is also woven into the narrative, with his twin brother making an appearance in the film as Colin's identical twin. In a humorous aside, Lighton joked that he'd cut his brother's head off in one of the shots – proving that not all sibling rivalries end well.
... like what is 'dom mode' in this context? Is it like a specific mindset or something? And how does Skarsgård think his mum would react to the film's themes of submission and consent? Like, would she be cool with that or is she more old-school? 
I also wonder why the director didn't depict Colin being raped... did he really think it was necessary to show that part of kink culture? And isn't it kinda weird that the trailer highlights its 'feel-good' credentials? Are they really going for a Disney-esque vibe here? 
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." I think it's kinda cool that Alexander Skarsgård was already "in dom mode" when filming started, because it shows he was ready to dive in and get his character right. And hey, if the movie gets a good reception, that's awesome - especially if it helps break down some stigmas around kink culture 
. Like, who wouldn't want their mum to love something they've worked on? It's like, a feeling you don't get old of 
I love that they're tackling this stuff with confidence and making it feel empowering. It's like, we need more of these kinds of stories out there 
That's just genius. And the fact that he joked about cutting his head off... 
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. Alexander Skarsgård is gonna crush it as always, and I'm sure Pillion's gonna be a wild ride 
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! I've been following Alexander Skarsgård's projects and he always brings this intense energy to his roles 
. I love that they're tackling themes of consent and submission in the kink community, it's about time we had more nuanced conversations around these topics 
. And I'm here for the humor, Lighton's twin brother cameo is genius 
. My only concern is that Skarsgård's mum might actually love it too much and be all "I'm so proud of my son" 
, but let's be real, I want to see the movie just for the feels 
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and it sounds like his mum is gonna love the movie - fingers crossed it breaks all those stereotypes about gay men in films 
. But at the same time, I gotta give a shoutout to Alexander Skarsgård for being honest about his preparation – 'dom mode' huh? 
. Fingers crossed Skarsgård's mum is gonna be all "Yaaas, this movie is lit!"
. Also, LOL at the sibling rivalry joke 
. And can we talk about Harry Lighton's dedication to getting the story right? Asking if Skarsgård got a thank-you note from his assistant might seem weird, but it just shows that Lighton cares about making sure everyone is comfortable and happy with their role 
idk if im biased bc i love him but i think its awesome that he's got a good vibe going with the director harry lighton they seem like they genuinely have a connection on set which makes their chemistry on screen even more believable 
. And let's give props to Lighton for handling sensitive themes with care - not depicting rape and instead focusing on consent is a huge win in my book