Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, Wicker (2026) is a romantic fantasy-comedy based on Ursula Wills-Jones's short story "The Wicker Husband". The story follows a lonely, ostracized fisherwoman named The Fisherwoman (played by Olivia Colman) who lives in a rigid, patriarchal medieval town. Tired of constant ridicule from her small-minded neighbors—who define women purely by their marital status to local tradesmen—she sarcastically commissions a local basket weaver (Peter Dinklage) to craft her a custom husband out of wicker.
To the town's absolute shock, the woven creation (Alexander Skarsgård) magically comes to life. Despite his unusual construction, the Wicker Husband proves to be surprisingly devoted, sensitive, and emotionally intelligent, sparking a genuine and tender romance that stands in stark contrast to the oppressive, unhappy marriages around them. However, this pure connection incites massive jealousy, outrage, and social chaos among the conservative villagers, led by the devious Tailor's Wife (Elizabeth Debicki), forcing the couple to weather the violent judgments and absurdity of a closed-minded community.
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