Alexander Skarsgård is starring in the critically acclaimed film "Pillion," which explores a gay BDSM relationship, according to multiple news sources. The film, which premiered last year at Cannes and is set to hit U.S. theaters on February 6, has garnered near-unanimous praise from critics. Skarsgård expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "I just wanted this movie to exist."
The film, adapted from Adam Mars-Jones' 2020 novel "Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem," was directed by Harry Lighton, who also wrote the screenplay. Skarsgård's role in "Pillion" highlights his comfort in portraying queer characters, a sentiment he has expressed previously.
In other news, cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is preparing for her fourth and final Olympics in Milano Cortina, aiming for the first individual gold medal for the U.S., according to Time. Diggins, America's most decorated in the sport, is motivated by sharing her final Olympic experience with her support system, absent during her previous medal-winning performance in Beijing.
The upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics are also generating buzz around figure skating. Ilia Malinin, 21, is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal for the United States, according to Vox. The athlete is on track to make Olympic history.
Other headlines include the potential ban of transgender women athletes from the Olympics, coinciding with Elis Lundholm's historic participation, and reviews of protective cases for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, according to Time. Additionally, an arrest related to alleged political extremism, an ice dancing duo's innovative Olympic routine, and the release of Taylor Swift's new music video are also making headlines, according to a multi-source report.
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