Alexander Skarsgård stars in the film "Pillion," a movie exploring a gay BDSM relationship, which premiered at Cannes last year and is set to hit U.S. theaters on February 6th. The film, directed by Harry Lighton, is adapted from Adam Mars-Jones' 2020 novel "Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem." Skarsgård embraced the role, stating, "I just wanted this movie to exist."
"Pillion" delves into the complexities of human desires and self-discovery, according to a review by Time. The film features Harry Melling as Colin, a character navigating a tender relationship in the London suburbs. The director, Harry Lighton, aims to explore what people want in and out of bed. The film won an award for its screenplay at Cannes.
Skarsgård's comfort with queer roles is evident in his performance. He mentioned that playing such characters is "something I've always felt comfortable in." The film's premise involves a younger man assigned the role of submissive by an older, dominant partner.
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