Succession actor Alexander Skarsgård clarifies s*xuality comments amid 'Pillion' discussion

Alexander Skarsgård addressed speculation about his sexuality after comments made while promoting Pillion, clarifying that his remarks were misunderstood and not intentional. The actor said his focus was on telling an authentic story, while also reflecting on how parenthood has reshaped his approach to work.

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January 22, 2026 / 08:27 IST

Alexander Skarsgard on sexuality

Alexander Skarsgard addressed rumors about his sexuality.
He emphasized focus on authentic storytelling in his new film 'Pillion'
Skarsgard discussed balancing acting career with parenthood responsibilities

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Actor Alexander Skarsgård has addressed questions about his sexuality following remarks made while discussing his new film 'Pillion', in which he plays a biker who enters a BDSM relationship with a young man played by Harry Melling, according to E! News.

Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival in October, the True Blood star reflected on the film's plot and his own experiences. "I found that in this case," he said, per Variety, "it's not really relevant what my background is. What I've done in the past, who I've been with--men, women... to me, what was important was that this felt like an opportunity to tell a story about a subculture I hadn't seen portrayed this way--with so much authenticity."

The 49-year-old's choice of words prompted speculation about his sexuality, which he clarified in a January 20 interview with Variety. "That it resonated with my past?" he said. "It was definitely not an intended statement. I don't know what I was talking about," according to E! News.

"Maybe it has to do with--there's a lot of focus sometimes on me as an actor," Skarsgard added. "Maybe it was trying to shift the focus more to the story and these characters. And the importance of telling the story like this."

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