Kermode & Mayo’s Take

WICKED: Which Witch Wins - Is the Sequel/Prequel Equal?

Nov 20, 2025
Guest
Alexander Skarsgård
Actor Alexander Skarsgård joins the conversation to chat about his intriguing new film, 'Pillion', where he plays Ray, a leather-clad BDSM biker. He delves into the complex dynamics of his character's relationship with Colin, showcasing the film's unique 'Dom-Com' twist. Skarsgård also shares insights into his family's Christmas traditions and the challenges of balancing audience sympathy with Ray’s enigmatic nature. Plus, hear what it was like to work with first-time director Harry Lighton!
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Slapstick Violence As Creative Spectacle

  • Sisu Road to Revenge turns extreme violence into inventive slapstick choreography that feels joyful rather than cruel.
  • The film trades realism for cartoonish, animated creativity where everyday objects become lethal set pieces.
ANECDOTE

Discovering Ray On Set

  • Alexander Skarsgård recounts meeting Harry Lighton and discovering Ray as an enigmatic, private figure during shooting.
  • He describes learning about Ray in the rehearsal and filming process rather than arriving with rigid backstory assumptions.
INSIGHT

A Tender 'Dom‑Com' Approach

  • Pillion frames a consensual dominant–submissive relationship as a tender, awkward rom-com rather than an exploitative thriller.
  • The film avoids the trope of a dramatic 'reveal' about the dominant's private life to keep focus on the relationship's intimacy.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app