Alexander Skarsgård Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

Alexander Skarsgård breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Zoolander,' 'Melancholia,' 'Generation Kill,' 'True Blood,' 'Battle Ship,' 'The Legend of Tarzan,' 'Big Little Lies,' 'Hold the Dark,' 'Hidden' and 'The Little Drummer Girl.'
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[@SoCloseToToast]

Probably one of the most talented family in the acting business

[@firstnamelastname4427]

Right up there with the Barrymores imo.

[@Whitewolf20201]

What about the hemsworths and evens

[@bhoomikabaruah783]

True that ✨

[@soozanjbee6890]

@@Whitewolf20201 you must be young (good for you). But the Hemsworths does NOT compare to his Father acting skills ALONE (much less the whole Skarsgard clan)

[@kkandsims4612]

And the glessons I think two I think him and 4 of his sons act

[@polguaniak]

No ones talking about him in true blood? he was literally the best character in that entire show!

[@personaldove]

That show is what put him on the casting map.

[@lizzybethnj617]

Yes absolutely that's when I first saw him

[@Hiznogood]

How about at 6:28?

[@bryt1040]

ERIC

[@mariad.b.6344]

I would have chosen Eric over Bill 100500 times 😍😍😍

[@rhymeswiththuglyfe]

he sounds like he’s speaking in 5 different accents at once

[@ryn8613]

It happens when you're talking in your second or third language and had to learn it through different people of that language. My French is a mix of basic Canadian and Québécois

[@Meowmeter]

That happens when you're multi-lingual.

[@JC-ew4mb]

@@Meowmeter yes but how many languages does the speak fluently enough to actually have SO MANY accents. I'd love a video just onthe background of all his accents

[@inmyhead2327]

I think it's just his swedish accent mixed with what sounds like a southern english accent. Alot of his main tv and movie roles look like it was based in the south (true blood, gen kill, straw dogs, etc) which I don't think helped either.

[@tanzanite8908]

Corrine Donovan do you mean Parisienne and Québécois? French taught in Canadian Anglophone schools is Parisienne French. There is no such thing as Canadian French. Born and raised in Ontario. Family and Friends in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, all in French speaking communities, none of them have heard of Canadian French. However, we all have heard of Acadian French, which is the origin of the French spoken in New Orleans.

[@JamesLawner]

I was today years old when I found out Alex Skarsgard was in Zoolander

[@dianemurphy7860]

James Lawner Right?

[@lorigthefirst]

Same!!! I had to pause because I heard myself say "Oh my gawd! That was him? That was HiImmMmMm?!?!?!" over and over again lol

[@potatojoz]

same

[@mrjamila88]

Me too just now lol 🤣

[@kourosh8791]

Look up his brothers

[@dutzumiho9449]

Skarsgard is a highly underrated as an actor.

[@farwakhan4423]

couldn't agree more!

[@DotaMaster321]

which one?

[@hyukri]

He has an Emmy tho?

[@luizalacaille9155]

He is too handsome... :(

[@lukeskywalker6809]

Yeah, his Tarzan surely deserved an Oscar if not two.

[@kaylaaccurso2489]

“I wouldn’t call myself a model”... oh you beautiful, humble, beautiful man.

[@Jade-fj3ji]

I love him! He is so humble, charming, well mannered..😍🥰😍🥰😘😘

[@jobri5688]

I think his whole family secretly are vampires

[@mizlisa19]

Jobri hahaha i know!

[@rhanerenai2797]

What do you mean secretly?

[@baskervillebee6097]

Maybe not Floki, he's a ship builder. 😏

[@lannarox123]

No doubt. No doubt. Lol

[@msthang5366]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣

[@rjjello]

the whole skarsgard family is dope

[@louise.virginia]

i could listen to him talking for hours. he has a really nice voice.

[@DendyJungle]

louise. Yeah it’s not as deep as his acting voice

[@charlottedavis4533]

I agree, he could talk me into anything! Lol.

[@DandA604]

Agreed. Very pleasant, kind, and open voice. I’d characterize it, complimentary, as gentle.

[@NoudlePipW]

It's near a purr sometimes haha

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

His accent is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. Sounds seriously bastardized.

[@babygirl2cute12]

He will always and forever be Eric Northman in my heart and mind. I don't care if he wins every award imaginable, he is Eric Northman who owns Fangtasia and his ride or die is Pam. It is what it is lol. I salute him though for achieving so much, but lol can't let it go.

[@selene_7191]

Kai Loki same

[@slytherinangel666]

You really should check out some of his other stuff. Mute is good. War on Everyone is interesting. What Maisie Knew broke my heart. Just saying, he's more than Eric Northman. He's a man with a lot of talent.

[@lovi6531]

He is my Eric.My forever viking.

[@ninaknox1993]

Me too that was like the first thing i seen him in so it will always be that first introduction to him

[@lilipusion]

Lmaoooo I love him and Pam

[@KTESCOBAR]

His acting in Big little lies is amazing ❤️ I was actually terrified every time he was with “Celeste”

[@sophieminter0]

It would be especially hard to leave a guy like him (Perry) that was abusive because he's so handsome.

[@firstnamelastname4427]

That scene where he punched her in the stomach...that cold, murderous look in his eyes as he walked up to her right before he did it. It was chilling!

[@sunnywang3120]

At some point, I just couldn’t continue watching big little lies because it’s so disturbing yet good. The twisted love and abusive relationship are just too much to take down. I was afraid that one day Celeste would get herself killed but still loves Perry. It’s terrifying when watching all the violent scenes. But man, they portrait such real characters that can connect with the audiences.

[@sunnywang3120]

onmy computer2020gal very disturbing but great performance.

[@sunnywang3120]

First Name Last Name i was convinced that is Perry in real life. This character is real. Nerve racking!

[@Naviral]

As a former Marine... Alex, you nailed the role for Generation Kill. A bunch of my brothers sat and watched and swapped the blueRAYS around the barracks. Thanks man.

[@himynameistim009]

Naviral that’s how I was introduced to him as well. Amazing mini series

[@anneb889]

Agreed, Generation Kill was great, and he was excellent in it. I also thought Ray/the driver guy was excellent too.

[@theshocker4626]

Also, melancholia is a boring pos and lars is an overrated dipshit.

[@Surfmagic13]

I love Generation kill and was introduced to it by a great friend who was in the Air force. Funny enough I was JUST talking to a different friend about it this morning. I've admired Alexander Skarsgard since the first episode.

[@T0rrente18]

@@anneb889 Ray is the best character imo, he is a goofball that the others tolerate because hes such a good marine.

[@SamiraGonzalez]

He sounds so southern to me, which is throwing me off because he’s Swedish.

[@TheCJUN]

Blame True Blood. :)

[@oliviabirgittasdotter4911]

he had a voice coach in True Blood and he was supposed to sound southern. first he was going to have a skandinavian accent but they figured that since Eric Northman had been living there for so long it would be weird if he still had that accent. guess the southern accent stuck since it´s not his native language.

[@mizlisa19]

Zami Chacon I know some Swedes and they tend to. Just specific sounds.

[@clairelim7109]

he lived in texas for a while as a kid :)

[@thorrollosson]

That's so cool, I thought he sounded very Texan lol

[@schannstewart9385]

He would have made a great Christian Grey

[@melboitoe]

Schann Stewart yes!!! He would have been excellent!

[@franceswang3242]

But in the book Grey is a blackman

[@Lafemmefutile]

Frances Wang What version did you read?

[@sykosaiphy]

Frances Wang he wasnt in the movies

[@UltraThunder007]

Frances Wang Lol you were reading the wrong book than.

[@brotherbear3397]

For me his defining performance was as Brad “Iceman” Colbert in Generation Kill. Such an amazing performance, one that is definitive for the ages. Really talented guy.

[@l.m.1379]

Yeah. I'll never think of him as anything other than the Iceman.

[@erinb6173]

Yess🤧😍😍😍

[@Joseph.M.]

"Stay frosty"

[@joeyakathug5215]

"Shut up Ray"

[@pikebasss]

I believe he was a marine in his own country too.

[@Sharpe1502]

I demand a cut of Tarzan without visual effects and it’s just Alexander rubbing against men in green suits.

[@noothankyou]

It's what we deserve!

[@ClintMaas]

He did some of that with Jason.

[@wizziewife4507]

The animals weren’t real??? 🤦🏼‍♀️😩

[@janaloff]

yes

[@lizzybethnj617]

Yes yes yes

[@TheOnlyTisha]

Eric and Pam’s relationship was the best and realest on the show and we deserved more of them

[@thekenner]

Skargsgard looking like the next great Bond villain.

[@Tapio86]

Skarsgård*

[@Schnurpsy79]

He looks like the next great Bond! ... But only if Bond is a vampire. 😉

[@Andre-yt8tp]

If he was the villain, forget about James Bond, I'd take sides with Alex...

[@dolgol5369]

Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgårds performances were phenomenal in Big Little Lies.

[@MrKajithecat]

His accent is like a new hybrid. Sounds like southern American, flat American accent and a pinch of vague European. Digging it.

[@dixievills1918]

To an Englishwoman, it just sounds American!

[@janessa.5623]

@@dixievills1918 other countries are in europe 😅

[@rochellebeauchemin9351]

I love it! I feel like he changes it as he’s speaking about each role. When he talked about Tarzan he had a very slight British accent on certain words. Then English, then Southern. Constantly morphing.

[@eldagalindo9656]

He did live in Texas briefly, so I think that’s the accent you’re picking up

[@nadine8764]

Skandenavians sound a bit American when they speak English

[@doglover7805]

I am a little sad he did not talk about True Blood more, but, as always, Alexander Skarsgård is adorable.

[@MyBH12]

Same. I scrolled through the video and didn't see it right away. I was about to be furious if they didn't mention it.

[@gregorie3752]

Abigail Park right?! His best role lol best character in the show

[@jeromesmitherman3542]

Yes he was so hot as Eric

[@kikic4899]

I love watching his interviews, he's so nice and relatable and funny. He always makes me smile. Particularly his first Colbert interview where he talked about being such a huge fan of Stephen's. Too fun.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

that's disapointing

[@mizlisa19]

Yeah he's a unicorn. That hot and yet he's a dork.

[@ryn8613]

Its amazing how Gustaf, Bill, and Alex all look different but still look like their father.

[@Meowmeter]

I think Bill looks more like his mom.

[@robotdowney]

Also somehow bill and valter start to look more and more like Alex though they looked like their mom

[@tinasjostrand2677]

Right? I'm not even sure how that is possible 😆

[@kiks399]

@@Meowmeter valter and sam too

[@shuaguin5446]

Generation kill is awesome. First time i saw Alexander Skarsgard on a screen. The cast is top of the line and full of talented unknown actors. It's a must watch.

[@fhlostonparaphrase]

And he looks a the guy he's playing!

[@evahanson7681]

Generation Kill is fantastic.

[@TheIrishBread]

Fun fact Rudy Reyes played himself in GK. Mad lads.

[@soniyaverma2736]

Alexander Skarsgard is a brilliant actor, I loved his acting skills in Big Little Lies and he truly deserved an Emmy and Golden Globe!

[@mizlisa19]

Soniya Verma watch What Maisie Knew.

[@soniyaverma2736]

@@mizlisa19 Seems interesting will see it for Alex ;)

[@soozanjbee6890]

@@mizlisa19 Such a great heart warming movie ❤

[@HauteCarmen]

i fell in love with him after seeing him in lady gaga’s paparazzi music video

[@theagooch6505]

brenton. Sammeeeee

[@cultclassicdeadinside9862]

yaaaaaaasssss

[@tah.loaf_ah]

For me it was in True Blood - him as a vampire 😍😳

[@jenniferwilson6824]

Kyle Wilhelmsen he played her boyfriend with the eye patch!

[@QuestionableLifeChoices]

How dare they not include it on the list, too lol

[@zielona_trawa6501]

His role as an abuser in Big Little lies was great, also the writers nailed scenes between Perry and Celeste so well that it gave me flashbacks.

[@xpledgeturnprestigex]

Shame they didn't talk about What Maisie Knew. Such an underrated film. More people should know about it, Alex was brilliant in it.

[@cynthiaking9480]

I agree i rented it on youtube and i love it Alex would be a great dad if he ever has any kids someday

[@xoxogossipgoat21]

Yes, one of my fave films ever, also the press videos and photos of Alex and the girl that played maisie are adorable

[@auntiea2002]

I saw that one too. Yummy!!! ;)

[@AudreyLudlow]

I was thinking the same. I really loved that movie and Alex's character.

[@Salena905]

Thanks for mentioning that film, another one of his I can check out.

[@katbrax8622]

He's absolutely fascinating actor. He will always be Eric the Viking vampire in True Blood.

[@KeenenSterling]

My little sister, who now is 18, still calls him Eric, she only knows him as Eric. She loves Eric. We all love Eric.

[@VampyreBarbie]

Noone couldve done Erik Northman better than Alexander. The part was absolutely made for him. I actually forgot he was in Zoolander! Lmao!

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@AD-df5tm]

I have seen Zoolander probably 1000 times and I just now realized that he is in it haha.

[@Salena905]

Me too 😁

[@misterwinkybluff5930]

To be fair, still doesn’t really look like him

[@stee8345]

dude I never realized that was him crazy

[@nbbim2012]

Love the fact he's getting the recognition he deserves... long overdue... my future husband is beyond talented Edit- thanks everyone....never thought it would get so much attention

[@farwakhan4423]

Then I guess he practises polygammy. Because he's my future husband.

[@gamuiceyt01]

I will fight both of you, he’s mine

[@lilylife4426]

I guess I'll join the fight lol

[@terrylmiller7393]

He's mine. All mine.

[@katiemay139]

I’m jk, we can all be together. I mean, you’re all gorgeous anyway.

[@dianacoto2207]

He's veryyyyy handsome isn't he?

[@emmanilsson2604]

He sure is, but his overbite kinda bothers me lol.

[@gabiduncan18]

Just beautiful

[@chowder8802]

Meh

[@JennyofOldStones713]

Olivia Lorena what overbite?!

[@lray1948]

He could easily play Ryan Gosling's brother.

[@mindylu32]

I'm so happy Alex is finally getting the recognition he deserves. He's a wonderful actor and has been overlooked for far too long. The only thing is now I feel like I have to share him with the world.

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@Sajirah]

"Thank God for the Writer's Strike." That's probably the only time I've ever heard someone say that.

[@T.5-18]

There's a vulnerability about him that is very endearing.

[@Meowmeter]

I would say "gentleness"... but, yeah, I agree with you.

[@eandnshowidkimsomethingels7581]

I gentle giant 😌

[@beanstaIkjack]

the little boy in him is still visible

[@T.5-18]

@@beanstaIkjack agreed!

[@T.5-18]

@@Meowmeter that too 🙂

[@thesunrising4982]

The roles he plays seems to be quite diverse (unlike some Hollywood actors 👀) that in itself deserves an applaud.

[@BlackJeansxx]

typecasting exists definitely - but it's not always the actors fault.

[@micib169]

My ex boyfriend’s mom is in Melancholia (she’s Skarsgård’s mom, no lines if I remember correctly) and she told us he was so wonderful and funny! Stellan too, I think they’re very genuine. Apparently Kirsten Dunst was a sweetheart as well ☺️

[@Ad_Astra2023]

It’s interesting to see Stellan’s face over Alex’s whenever he smiles. Blood is indeed thicker than water.

[@NicoleLovesBTS]

I can't believe they did not add neither "What Maisie knew," nor "Mute." Those are my all time favorite movies of his and it's a shame they don't have the recognition they deserve.

[@aylapantswb]

I'm right there with you!

[@evzcreative9292]

Ditto!

[@teesherese7849]

Mute was amazing. One of my favs

[@viviennematthews8821]

Mute was so sad....I cried...as usually Alex was excellent

[@debraburns2761]

I totally agree.

[@TacoFreebiee]

Him as Perry in Big Little Lies made me notice this man's acting. He's outstanding.

[@macummings7818]

Absolutely gut wrenching

[@tinasjostrand2677]

And he looks so sweet and nice. Kind of disturbing how good he is at playing the bad guy 😄

[@Angelfeather100]

what a lovely, modest, articulate, sweet guy! Very handsome too!

[@rebawinchester]

I can’t believe Mute wasn’t in this. It’s such a moving story and Alex conveys so much emotion without speaking a single word

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@JodyK78]

Wow, this was incredible! Thank you so much, GQ for this fabulous and wonderfully lengthy video of my favorite actor talking about his iconic characters. Now could you PLEASE put him on one of your covers again in a new photo shoot?

[@isobelamber9785]

The entire skarsgard family is so talented

[@rva]

Insightful! Loved this and love him!

[@alysonshorthouse8858]

Imagine eating in a restaurant in Lindon and looking out the window- "is that a very buff Eric Northman salivating out there"?

[@iram5192]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chrono050]

Gen. Kill was so awesome.

[@boone4531]

FOLLOW MY TRACERS

[@liliman-moli615]

Ok just two things : 1. He is so HANDSOME 2. he's BIG HANDS 😮😮😮

[@breshannondevereaux7725]

Because he walked on his hands growing up...changed the shape of them. Tee hee!

[@debraburns2761]

He said in interviews that he doesn't text 5hat much because his fingers are big.

[@Jade-fj3ji]

His hands aren’t a deal breaker to any of us. Yes he is too gorgeous. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@im_so_bored3896]

wow these types of interviews are so fascinating, i like behind the scenes type stuff.

[@JTBacchanalist]

After watching so many videos of Sergeant Brad "Iceman" Colbert, casting Mr. Skarsgard was spot on. He is fantastic in Generation Kill.

[@matthewbertram4312]

Crap, it's like someone smashed Viggo Mortensen and Tom Brady together and poured it into a turtleneck.

[@rachkate76]

Haha. Viggo Mortensen is still hot.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

what's the connection?

[@onda_dr_quinn3942]

Johnny Skinwalker He looks alot like tom brady

[@loraz5343]

Lol best comment

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

Onda none at all

[@wittwer427]

I love the respect you can sense about his role as Brad Colbert in Generation Kill. Recognizing that he's portraying real people and the lives they had.

[@kristopherwatts9466]

I LOVE that they're doing this.. getting an inside look on iconic roles is an amazing thing

[@QistinaRonaldo]

I wish people recognise him sooner. He deserve the world. He is so humble, considerate and full sense of humor. He never fail to make me smile every time and I love him for that.

[@indranemty]

He seems so sweet and gentleman like. And his voice is soothing too... Ugh love him!

[@richicamacho7989]

I love that Netflix is using him for so many movies. He's an amazing actor and he deserves the recognition.

[@JScal5]

Love this actor! My first introduction of him was in True Blood. Fell in love with him. Amazing actor and human being. ♥️🌸♥️

[@vampgerbil]

I kind of want to marry the heck out of him

[@melanied4161]

Very good serie GQ 👍

[@vashthafellomen816]

There are no words that do his acting as Perry in Big Little Lies justice. Just amazing. Hold the Dark was brutal btw.

[@rachelathome7516]

Generation Kill was an amazing series. Cast, script and cinematography were spot on.

[@ellis6536]

Need the updated video with him talking about Matsson

[@EliVanFleet]

Generation Kill was one of the greatest miniseries of all time. Right up there with Band Of Brothers/The Pacific

[@BooDotBoo]

He is one of my favorite actors. He's so versatile and such a great actor, yet seems very humble and down-to-earth.

[@pagehuddleston6778]

The legend of Tarzon was a underrated movie I thought it was fabulous and so Skarsgård☺️🥰

[@leanora14]

Listen, Eric Northman was the best character on that show. 100000%

[@firstnamelastname4427]

He and Lafayette were the only reasons to watch.

[@akt3729]

He is such an amazing actor. So is his Dad and his brothers. True Blood is my all time favorite show!

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@espressobliss5685]

He’s such a genuine and brilliant man. A rare gem in Hollywood anymore. Please never change Alex 💗

[@mya7419]

he’s so classy! i have so much admiration for him!

[@nobu9705]

but why does he sound like he never got off the set of True Blood 😂😂

[@SuperDracula1992]

thank you for your generation kill performance, i love this series, watched it 5-6 times

[@TheMagicNights]

I fell in love with him watching him on Little Drummer Girl. One of my favorite novels and now and amazing show.

[@tinuflint393]

Love how he 'gushes' about the greats actors he worked with in Melancholia, without mentioning his dad.. So jantelagen, so swedish, cuteee

[@shannonreynolds624]

In every interview of his I've seen he always says the nicest things about his co-stars and a friend who worked on a set with him says he's super nice and courteous, polite to everyone and I imagine some of the scenes actors have to do is really rough.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

Skarsguard's best role ever was Brad "The Iceman" colbert in Generation Kill.

[@LyricalSteeler]

Agreed. He really nailed that role, I'm sure his military training helped make it feel natural

[@FlowerxHead907]

Generation Kill was the first thing I saw this guy in that I knew of, and he did a fantastic job as Iceman.

[@raxtj3074]

Generation kill was phenominal

[@Celatreee]

stay frosty

[@jjamz7051]

Phenomenal actor, and hottest man alive 😍😍😍

[@Salena905]

One of the hottest men alive for me as Hugh Jackman is my favorite,😍😍😍 then lots of others, the list is too big, but Alexander is definitely in there too 😍

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]

[@sanitaaaaaa]

gosh this makes me want to binge watch true blood

[@dmgo]

Currently doing that! You should do it too :)

[@123afish]

Wish he spoke about his genuinely menacing and great performance in Straw Dogs

[@dominiquepowell3158]

He was great and intense in that film.

[@Armylady74]

He rocked in Straw Dogs!

[@sirendancer4677]

He was excellent in Straw Dogs. I suppose it was the premise and content behind the story that limits any discussion of the performance.

[@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695]

Loved him in True Blood ❤️

[@zelobiased2109]

Any true blood fans?

[@priscillarodriguez9679]

zelo biased I am!!

[@majesstic777]

Yes! Rewatching again now!!!!!!

[@danielleblakeman7066]

Here only for the Trueblood

[@fernsbaby1688]

zelo biased me me me me me me ME

[@charliebrown9489]

NO!.

[@linajurgensen4698]

That‘s it I‘m going to Sweden soon.

[@salmonero6472]

You def should! There's guys like that all over Stockholm 👍

[@Dixxi91]

Swedish men are nice, I've got mine, but he has a lot of single friends ;)

[@lilylife4426]

German and Danish men look that way, too. I bet Norwegian also, but I haven't been there yet.

[@MrRazorblade999]

@@linajurgensen4698 No muslims in Berlin or Stockholm? Is that a joke?

[@linajurgensen4698]

D'Ascoyne dude nearly every european city has different cultures and religions in it... and now? Do you want to kill everyone? Do you want to start a war? You people need to calm down.

[@marvinhamilton6637]

To me his best role was Sgt Brad “Iceman” Colbert in Generation kill.

[@thatpandavanna6643]

I remember first seeing him in Battleship, and now I'll forever know him as Eric Northman. Who by far one of my favorite characters ever. Alex is such an amazing and talented man.

[@user-ub9oz1gf2d]

He is indeed a really talented actor, but Eric Northman will always hold a special place in my heart, that character is the reason I became a fan of Alexander

[@darkangel_1978]

I just love him. He's got a really good sense of humor, and it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes.

[@lotrgirl275]

I love how humble he is. True Blood is still giving me.. ideas hahaha.

[@claudiarosier8951]

What a lovely interview

[@dianemurphy7860]

Alex is so open and relaxed. Many actors interviewed are very guarded. Never heard him repeat stories.

[@nikiheyhey3596]

Love him in ‘Mute’ on Netflix

[@DaedalusR]

It was hard for him to get a job and his father was already an established actor with connections, let that sink in lol

[@sara-stinabergstedt3019]

He had a lot of jobs in Sweden before and was very famous here. So it was just difficult for him in Hollywood, which is quite normal...

[@DaedalusR]

Sara-Stina Bergstedt Exactly, that's what i'm getting at... that even people with insane connections and physical beauty can barely get into hollywood...

[@ananse77]

@@rebelraccoon9018 Well, it either took him 3 years to book his next job in Hollywood when he moved there after making Zoolander, or it didn't. That's actually verifiable with dates, etc. So not much scope for exaggeration. And actually many, many, many talented people never ever make it. If you were in the performing arts field, you'd know that. There are so many talented people out there. You have to be lucky too.

[@kourogicricket]

Sweds are very humble and not boastful. None of the Sarsgaards have tried to use their father or siblings fame to get roles. I love this about them. Thank you Stellan for making 8 giant beautiful and talented children.

[@okyouknowwhatever]

@@sara-stinabergstedt3019 Alexander Skarsgård was known in Sweden for people interested in movies and had had some roles before his Hollywood career, but to say he was "very famous" is a serious exaggeration. His dad though, very very famous. Alexander, not as much. Most people probably just knew him through his dad. He didn't even have any big roles in any big Swedish movies. He did a bunch of episodes in a low key soap opera in the late 90s called White Lies (Vita Lögner) and then a few forgettable films like Wings of Glass. He was mostly known as a pretty boy.

[@magnolianame8818]

These are fantastic and I adore this man. And its brilliant that hes actually putting on an accent here.

[@LucienSabre]

I *love* “The Legend of Tarzan”. ❤️ It’s a criminally underrated gem in my opinion - no other movie explores that future (all the other Tarzan movies and tv series either show the _origin story_ or start with Tarzan and Jane living in the jungle….nothing like that happens in the book either if I recall well), so we get a completely new side of Tarzan while the essence of the character is still being beautifully kept and shown. Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Christop Waltz and all the cast do an incredibly marvelous job….it really deserved to be watched. 💖

[@neadageorge4009]

He will forever be Eric😍😍😍

[@lovepotionsinc]

Found Alex after watching True Blood. He was perfect as Eric Northman. Melancholia is amazing, as was Generation Kill. I've enjoyed every role he's played. Big Little Lies is next on my watchlist and I'm psyched for The Little Drummer Girl. "Thank God for the Writer's Strike". Probably the first time I've heard this sentiment, haha.

[@devynofsparklingbark3664]

What a great video! So interesting to see his perspective. Really wish him the best and all the success.

[@bettyberova4131]

He is gorgeous and there is something really gentle about him. I started watching True Blood(on s6 currently) and just realized he was in Big Little Lies . I remember Nicole Kidman talking about how great it was it was working with him😁

[@elderly_gentleman9489]

Never thought I'd hear somebody who was happy about the writers strike...

[@dianemurphy7860]

Ella Morring Made him Eric Northman. Thank god for the strike😂.

[@BooDotBoo]

I mean, I'm sure he wasn't happy for those affected, but if it hadn't happened, he wouldn't have been in Trueblood, which is what really made him a household name.