Alexander Skarsgård

[BuckeyeChicago]

At least he's wearing them appropriately. At the beach. No socks.

I'm with all of you re: Snapchat. Facebook begat twitter begat instagram begat snapchat begat ...? Yawn. Not interested

Thinking about upcoming possible Skars sightings. We have Berlinale in February. Coachella in April (feeling a little underwhelmed by the lineup. Would rather go to BottleRock. Like the line up more). Month of June is Tarzan promo. Any other possible sightings that I've missed?

ETA: Glastonbury in June.

I guess it will depend on the shooting schedule for Big Little Lies. and the PR schedule/promo for Tarzan. They will definitely have him pounding the pavement with interviews for it.

I think Wondercon in March will be a certainty as Comic-Con is too late and Warner Bros will want to get as much exposure to the convention crowd as it can.

Berlinale.
Now that he's not filming Mute in Berlin until later in the summer it's possible he can attend the Indie Spirit awards in February, since DOATG is up for a couple of awards.
The Golden Globes are this Sunday, I'm not expecting him to show up for anything, but it's not outside the realm of possibility. Now that he'll be in California during awards season, WB might want him to do some of the bigger awards season parties/events in February, just to be seen. I wouldn't mind seeing Alex in a tux again at the VF party .
WonderCon at the end of March. CinemaCon is an industry event in Vegas in April, WB might want him to go schmooze the theater owners.
Coachella* is a probability, since BLL is filming in California. They'll apparently in Monterrey at the end of January for a few days location shooting. And then probably back to LA. Which means the possibility of the occasional pap sighting.
And then on to spend a couple of months of talking about almost nothing but Tarzan, notaloincloth, and diets and workout routines. Plus lots of photoshoots (hopefully!)
Then filming Mute, and then probably promotion for both WOE and BLL (though HBO hasn't scheduled BLL yet).
I'm sure he'd love to go to Glasto again, but it's the 22-26 of June, he'll probably still be in heavy Tarzan promotion mode. If it were a week later, it might be a possibility, as the current UK release date is July 8.

*the lineup is underwhelming this year. I'd love to see GnR, but the odds of Axl even showing up for the gig are not good.

 

[Santress]

Thanks for all the updates, ladies.

Some pics of Alex shared on Frederick Macpherson's tumblr today (January 8, 2016).
Fred is the lead singer of Spector (x).
These are from November 2015:

"Wheels falling off - November 2015."

http://frederickmacpherson.tumblr.com/post/136873106239/wheels-falling-off-november-2015

"Happy birthday - November 2015."

http://frederickmacpherson.tumblr.com/post/136873089859/happy-birthday-november-2015

 

[FreeSpirit71]

First pic he looks like a strangely dressed mime in a cube. The iconic Anchorman phrase "I'm in a glass case of emotion!" came to mind. And those shorts are clashing with the wallpaper.

Seems like the beginning of Alex being ok to be photographed with Alexa and for it to be circulated.

@Buckeye I saw GNR when they toured Oz in the very early 90's - my first concert - and Axl was 2hrs late THEN. No way would I fork out the money now. (They're supposed to tour here this year)

 

[BuckeyeChicago]

http://asiula5.tumblr.com/post/136832843132/im-nick-grimshaw-david-attenborough-and-those


You can view the snapchat video from this link. I may in the minority, but I love Grimshaw. He can do no wrong in my eyes.

I don't think anyone here actually hates or truly dislikes Grimshaw or Lowe or Pixie (well I don't like Poppy because I think she acts like an entitled snot). And I'm sure Alex probably does enjoy most of the time spent with them. But the reality is, her closest fashionista/entertainment friends don't seem that interesting outside of their love of parties.

Thanks for all the updates, ladies.

Some pics of Alex shared on Frederick Macpherson's tumblr today (January 8, 2016).
Fred is the lead singer of Spector (x).
These are from November 2015:

"Wheels falling off - November 2015."

http://frederickmacpherson.tumblr.com/post/136873106239/wheels-falling-off-november-2015

"Happy birthday - November 2015."

http://frederickmacpherson.tumblr.com/post/136873089859/happy-birthday-november-2015

Nice hat and robe!

First pic he looks like a strangely dressed mime in a cube. The iconic Anchorman phrase "I'm in glass case of emotion!" came to mind. And those shorts are clashing with the wallpaper.

Seems like the beginning of Alex being ok to be photographed with Alexa and for it to be circulated.

@Buckeye I saw GNR when they toured Oz in the very early 90's - my first concert - and Axl was 2hrs late THEN. No way would I fork out the money now. (They're supposed to tour here this year)

That wallpaper clashes with everything. Though, so does the rug. And the bathrobe.

It could be. Though we've had photos of them together in private settings since they started dating. And this set did take two months to get out. And we have no idea whether this person asked Alex. He may also realize they seem rather addicted to it and might try and respect his privacy but aren't always going to do so.
But as mentioned he seems more upset when paps get pics of them together than if friends do so.

I love GnR, Appetite for Destruction is one of the greatest rock albums ever. And I saw them in concert just as they were hitting it big, they did show up on time, though his voice was fried. But even by 1989, when they did open for the Stones for some shows, the drama was too much, and by the 91 tour, why did they even bother touring? And this 'reunion' doesn't have Izzy, so not a true reunion for me. Even if I were at Coachella (and rumor has it they'll be at Glasto) I'd not bother. Too much frustration.

ETA: GnR's behavior has been very unprofessional, and rude to the fans, for over 25 years now. And there are actors out there who will also be like this, they'll show up late for interviews, or press conferences, and/or whine about their job.
Thank goodness that Alex, no matter how bored he may be by doing some of this promotional stuff, he does his job, he shows up on time, he doesn't whine, etc.

 

[merita]

I don't think anyone here actually hates or truly dislikes Grimshaw or Lowe or Pixie (well I don't like Poppy because I think she acts like an entitled snot). And I'm sure Alex probably does enjoy most of the time spent with them. But the reality is, her closest fashionista/entertainment friends don't seem that interesting outside of their love of parties.



Nice hat and robe!



That wallpaper clashes with everything. Though, so does the rug. And the bathrobe.

It could be. Though we've had photos of them together in private settings since they started dating. And this set did take two months to get out. And we have no idea whether this person asked Alex. He may also realize they seem rather addicted to it and might try and respect his privacy but aren't always going to do so.
But as mentioned he seems more upset when paps get pics of them together than if friends do so.

I love GnR, Appetite for Destruction is one of the greatest rock albums ever. And I saw them in concert just as they were hitting it big, they did show up on time, though his voice was fried. But even by 1989, when they did open for the Stones for some shows, the drama was too much, and by the 91 tour, why did they even bother touring? And this 'reunion' doesn't have Izzy, so not a true reunion for me. Even if I were at Coachella (and rumor has it they'll be at Glasto) I'd not bother. Too much frustration.

ETA: GnR's behavior has been very unprofessional, and rude to the fans, for over 25 years now. And there are actors out there who will also be like this, they'll show up late for interviews, or press conferences, and/or whine about their job.
Thank goodness that Alex, no matter how bored he may be by doing some of this promotional stuff, he does his job, he shows up on time, he doesn't whine, etc.

I don't find them interesting, at all. Alexa seems nice enough and has a good sense of humor.


Friends taking pictures is one thing, posting on the internet is another. They could make their accounts private which they don't. So they are specifically putting it out there for public consumption.

 

[audiogirl]

I agree that they are putting them out there for public consumption, just like so many others. Personally, I wouldn't, but their choice is hardly unique. So I won't fault them for doing what is common practice. They come across as privileged and juvenile. And they do themselves no favors by documenting that fact in detail. I think I feel a little like Alex may - to each their own. Besides, he does have a silly goofy side and may have a better reaction to them than I have.

Anyway, Alex seems to be finding time to do some adventuring while they fritter away. He seems to be coping nicely.

 

[FreeSpirit71]

I'm sitting here looking at the pics again from Fred MacPherson's tumblr. I'm not loving them. I think these are photos that as a professional 39yr old actor you just wouldn't want out there.

It's not debauched or anything, but he looks red-faced and boozed up.

It's bad timing with the HBO announcement. And why are they just surfacing now?

The sooner he's back in LA working the better IMHO.

 

[BuckeyeChicago]

I agree that they are putting them out there for public consumption, just like so many others. Personally, I wouldn't, but their choice is hardly unique. So I won't fault them for doing what is common practice. They come across as privileged and juvenile. And they do themselves no favors by documenting that fact in detail. I think I feel a little like Alex may - to each their own. Besides, he does have a silly goofy side and may have a better reaction to them than I have.

Anyway, Alex seems to be finding time to do some adventuring while they fritter away. He seems to be coping nicely.

People who overshare on SM sites, whether celebs or not, I do wonder if they look back in a few years and think "why did I post that?'

And he's definitely less judgy than I am! But I'm just a grump in general.

I'm sitting here looking at the pics again from Fred MacPherson's tumblr. I'm not loving them. I think these are photos that as a professional 39yr old actor you just wouldn't want out there.

It's not debauched or anything, but he looks red-faced and boozed up.

It's bad timing with the HBO announcement. And why are they just surfacing now?

The sooner he's back in LA working the better IMHO.

Well, it was Alexa's birthday party weekend, and obviously booze was involved, but to me he just like the giant goofball that he is. In comparison to the birthday/bachelor party/Hammarby game weekend a couple years ago, he looks total sober! But to those who don't know him, I don't know how'd they react to it, if they even see it.
I do question the timing, though. 2 months after they were taken.

 

[FreeSpirit71]

Well, it was Alexa's birthday party weekend, and obviously booze was involved, but to me he just like the giant goofball that he is. In comparison to the birthday/bachelor party/Hammarby game weekend a couple years ago, he looks total sober! But to those who don't know him, I don't know how'd they react to it, if they even see it.
I do question the timing, though. 2 months after they were taken.

My problem with it is that this was a private event, and TBH it gives me the same feelings as the "purple underpants" photo taken many years ago now.

Do I like seeing him in his private domain? Sure. But it's balanced by the feeling that these are photo's Alex may have expected to remain private. And it makes me uneasy.

So are they exploitive of his fame or does Alex really not mind this side of him being made public at such a juncture in his career?

 

[BagBerry13]

My problem with it is that this was a private event, and TBH it gives me the same feelings as the "purple underpants" photo taken many years ago now.

Do I like seeing him in his private domain? Sure. But it's balanced by the feeling that these are photo's Alex may have expected to remain private. And it makes me uneasy.

So are they exploitive of his fame or does Alex really not mind this side of him being made public at such a juncture in his career?

Both?!?!
I think he noticed he's turning 40 soon and hasn't really made a big splash in Hollywood. The remaining thoughts are left in my "mind palace".

 

[BuckeyeChicago]

My problem with it is that this was a private event, and TBH it gives me the same feelings as the "purple underpants" photo taken many years ago now.

Do I like seeing him in his private domain? Sure. But it's balanced by the feeling that these are photo's Alex may have expected to remain private. And it makes me uneasy.

So are they exploitive of his fame or does Alex really not mind this side of him being made public at such a juncture in his career?

That's my question as well. Over the last few months, most what what pics we had of him from her friends seemed pretty restrained, group photos, the random body part you wouldn't was him unless you knew what you were looking for, etc. But the last day, well as Arsenio Hall would say, 'things that make you go hmmmm.'
As you mentioned in your previous comment, being in LA won't be a bad thing as far as this sort of thing goes. Alexa will make it out there, but doubt that the rest of this particular gang is likely to.

@Bag, you're presuming he wants to be a 'big star'. While he enjoys the perks of the fame he has, and is probably happy for the opportunity that Tarzan presents, I don't see his being famous has been his primary goal. At all.

ETA: This type of discussion of course goes back years: Alex's stated preference for privacy vs. varying degrees of not having it, from friends posting pics, to pap pics to fan pics.
The questions of how much he knows/allows have been brought up even before he was dating someone with a very active SM presence.
What's being brought up again, particularly by people I'm still going to refer to as anti-fans, is how much of her friends posting is actually him trying to have a SM presence, without actually having an official SM presence. That's been one of their pet conspiracy theories the past few months.
The question to that question would be, would this be something that he'd have posted on his own accounts, even if he weren't bothered by others posting them.
I'm not really buying into the chess game type theories of him allowing this to get more media presence and pr for his upcoming projects without actually having a presence. Wouldn't it be easier for him to just have his own accounts, even if they were run by some intern in Robin Baum's office? It's that the celebs don't manipulate these things, they do. But how far do the rabbit hole do we want to go with this, especially considering it's Alex, and not a Kardashian. If he were more known for being truly media savvy and manipulative, I might really but into it. But for now, not so much.

 

[BagBerry13]

I haven't said he wants to be a "big star". Making a bigger splash could also just mean people finally know who you are besides having played that vampire. Much like Chris Hemsworth hardly anyone knows him by name if you don't also mention the character he's most famous for. And that's not even a movie character, just from a TV series.

 

[BuckeyeChicago]

I haven't said he wants to be a "big star". Making a bigger splash could also just mean people finally know who you are besides having played that vampire. Much like Chris Hemsworth hardly anyone knows him by name if you don't also mention the character he's most famous for. And that's not even a movie character, just from a TV series.

No, but in this case what you've said to explain it, splash and star aren't that far apart, in that they're both dealing with external fame.
Can bigger fame/splash lead to better opportunities for him? Yes, and that would be a good thing as far as he's concerned. Especially as most everything still seems to go to blond men named Chris*. Though, as you mentioned one Chris is having a hard time making a go of it outside playing a certain Marvel character, even though he's had some what seemed to be choice roles come his way because of the Marvel opportunities.
But would showing up in the background of a snapchat by a British DJ be the way to accomplish this 'bigger splash'?

*maybe Alex could change his name to Chris Skarsgard, the 'lost' Skarsgard brother, and studios would look more closely at him.

 

[BagBerry13]

Again, you are twisting my words and put different connotations to it. I said bigger splash and my connotation for that is not big star.
And because it's just very current, for example, the Fassdong has made a bigger splash in Hollywood without giving much into the "external fame". I don't think he's known for only one character and people actually give him leading roles that are not only based on pre-existing characters. So you can make an impact without becoming Brad Pitt and people still know your name.

 

[BuckeyeChicago]

Again, you are twisting my words and put different connotations to it. I said bigger splash and my connotation for that is not big star.
And because it's just very current, for example, the Fassdong has made a bigger splash in Hollywood without giving much into the "external fame". I don't think he's known for only one character and people actually give him leading roles that are not only based on pre-existing characters. So you can make an impact without becoming Brad Pitt and people still know your name.

I'm not trying to twist your words.
But in the examples you used it seemed that you were interchanging both HW and public splashiness. And, as they do/can overlap, it wouldn't be odd.

And yes, the film industry loves Fassy, even though the public may still not be entirely sure who the heck he is (and I'm pretty sure he doesn't care about that part either).