Born in Stockholm, Sweden, on August 25, 1976, Alexander Skarsgård is the first of two sons of celebrated actor Stellan Skarsgård. Alexander’s foray into Hollywood began with a comic role in ‘Zoolander’ in 2001. However, his charismatic interpretation of Eric Northman in HBO’s ‘True Blood’ made him an international name.
The fans worldwide, enthralling over Alexander’s on-screen ride, now wait impatiently for each release, each rumor of what the Swedish sensation has in store for the big screen next. Anticipation heightens, and here is a roll call of Alexander Skarsgård’s projects lined up:
1. Pillion (2025)
‘Pillion’ is the latest queer romance directed and written by Harry Lighton from Adam Mars-Jones’ 2019 Fitzcarraldo Editions Novel Prize-winning novel “Box Hill.” Stars alongside Skarsgård is Harry Melling, whose everyday life is changed by Ray (Skarsgård), the leader of a motorbike gang, who makes the former his offering. As Colin is brought into a new existence marked by secrecy and rules, he begins to question his submission and whether he has simply exchanged one form of suffocation for another. ‘Pillion’ premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and will open theatrically in the UK on November 28, 2025. While an American release date hasn’t been announced yet, we would expect it to come by the end of 2025 itself.
2. The Moment (TBA)
Skarsgård will star alongside Rosanna Arquette, Jamie Demetriou, and Charli XCX in Aidan Zamiri’s directorial debut ‘The Moment.’ The mockumentary film, written by Zamiri and Bertie Brandes, follows the life of a pop star as she navigates fame and industry pressures in the lead-up to her arena tour debut. It delves into the functioning of the music industry and how it is affected by commercial success. Charlie XCX performs the lead, Arquette performs a record label executive, Skarsgard performs a chic European artist, and Mullen performs Charlie CXC’s assistant. Kate Berlant, Trew Mullen, Rish Shah, and Isaac Powell are also part of the cast for ‘The Moment.’ The show is in post-production, and information about the release is yet to be known.
3. Murderbot Season 2 (TBA)
Apple TV+ has already renewed the science fiction drama series ‘Murderbot’ for season two. The series is inspired by Martha Wells’ bestselling book series, ‘The Murderbot Diaries.’ Skarsgård will reprise the role of the autonomous security robot that is both frightened and drawn to its human “clients.” Whether anyone else makes it back for Season 2 with Skarsgård is not yet known. Season 1 was released on May 16, 2025, so there is still time for the second season to come out.
4. The Tiger (TBA)
‘The Tiger’ is a soon-to-be-released thriller directed by Myroslav Slaboshpytskyi, who made a name for himself with his 2014 release ‘The Tribe.’ It is based on John Valliant’s novel of the same name. Against the freezing landscapes of north-eastern Russia in the late 90s, this true-story-based drama takes a cue from John Vaillant’s book, revolving around the Tiger Team – a group of men who are dedicated to protecting endangered tigers. The story heightens when their commander, Vanzin (Skarsgård), is faced with a moral choice: to kill a revenge-seeking tiger that has fatally struck back against a poacher. This is not a case of man against beast; this is a complex network of revenge, morals, and survival.
In addition to Skarsgård’s Vanzin, Dane DeHaan is cast as Kanchuga, the team’s young environmental scientist who struggles with the moral implications of the mission. Interestingly, the long-developing film features producers Darren Aronofsky, Dede Gardner, Ari Handel, Mark Heyman, Jeremy Kleiner, and Brad Pitt in a collaboration that the cinematic community eagerly awaits. The story, as it delves into the confluence of predator and protector, offers ‘The Tiger’ a plunge into the human mind and the intricacies of moral decisions. The movie is in pre-production. Read More: Aubrey Plaza: All New Upcoming Movies and TV Shows in 2025 and 2026
