Alexander Skarsgård on His First Kiss, Jessica Lange, and Dr. Pepper | Screen Tests | W magazine
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2017
- In this Screen Tests interview, 'Big Little Lies' actor Alexander Skarsgård talks about his first kiss, his childhood crush on Jessica Lange in 'Tootsie', tasting Dr. Pepper for the first time, trying to make cowboy boots cool in Sweden, and his brief experience as a child actor.
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My name is Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård.
In the States, it's Alexander Skarsgard.
When I was a kid, I spent a summer in Texas
when I was eight, which was pretty cool
for a kid from Stockholm.
That was my first time in the States,
first time I tasted Dr. Pepper, which blew my mind.
And just to be around horses and cowboys
and a desert, which we don't have much of a desert
in Sweden, so I thought it was so cool.
And I got my first real cowboy boots out there and a hat.
And then I got back to Sweden a couple months later,
and I proudly wore those boots to school,
and I thought all the girls would love me,
and like everyone would just faint when
they saw those real crocodile boots.
And instead everyone mocked me.
In Stockholm, people there don't quite
appreciate cowboy boots.
They thought I was wearing women's shoes.
It didn't quite go down as I had hoped.
When I was a teenager, I did not want to be an actor.
I was dead set on doing something else.
I was a child actor in Sweden, and I just,
yeah, didn't like it.
Then I did this movie when I was ,
a small Swedish movie, and it got a little
bit of attention in Sweden, and it just made
me very uncomfortable.
I guess I ended up going back to acting,
'cause I was shit at everything else.
I tried desperately to figure out what I wanted to do,
and I was quite mediocre at most things.
So I was like, well, maybe this whole acting thing.
That's how passionate of an actor I am.
Not only my first movie crush, but my first crush period,
it was Jessica Lange in Tootsie.
I think I saw her at an event two years ago,
and I was quite drunk, 'cause otherwise I wouldn't
have had the courage to tell her.
But I told her that I loved her and love her,
I still do, but that was the first,
I remember, I was maybe eight or nine
the first time I saw Tootsie.
I had never felt anything for a girl before that,
and I was just drawn to Julie, her character
in the movie, and I was just mesmerized by her.
The reason I wanted to watch it over and over again,
I told my dad, it was an old VHS casette,
I was like, dad, one more time.
It was like a little hit.
Give it to me. (interviewer laughing)
Was because of Jessica Lange.
I was so in love with her.
I'm still not over her.
And so now every time I meet someone,
I compare them to Jessica Lange in Tootsie.
And that's probably why I'm sitting here unmarried.
I don't really celebrate my birthday.
I think it's a day of mourning.
I'm a Virgo, yeah.
Well, maybe I'm a bit of a Leo because my mom
was due on August rd or th or something like that,
and then I kind of liked it in her womb,
so I decided to stay there for another three weeks.
pounds when I was born.
It was in the archipelago of Stockholm.
It wasn't consensual.
She just kissed me.
Freia was her name.
I wanted no part of that.
I was .
No, but maybe , , something like that.
She was a year older, and she had kissed
someone before and asked if I had any experience.
And I said nope, and I'm not interested.
And she was stronger, bigger than me.
So she just grabbed me and kissed me.
I cried a little, but then I got over it,
and I think we dated for a couple weeks after that.
And then she left me and broke my heart.
I haven't seen her since, Freia.
She walked out of my life at age ,
and she never looked back.
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"I don't celebrate my birthday. It's more of a day of mourning, im a virgo." lmao
Can relate. Im a virgo. Lol.
im a leo and its a day of mourning for mee too lmao
I'm a virgo too AND my birthday is 9/11 so it's actually a day of mourning...so yeah... I understand
My birthday is on 9/11 also... sucks
it...blows... (sorry too soon...). we have the same bday as ludacris so it's not that bad
I just fainted at work at the way he said "Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård" in swedish 😍😍😍😍😍
The way Americans say Skarsgård really grinds my gears.
Well being educated about how it should sound certainly helps lol
Yeah I listened to just that part over and over again 😍
I think I’m pregnant from hearing him say that lmao
Me too
I know I'm not the only one that thinks his voice sounds extremely southern.
Abby Koech Youre not alone! I was really surprised hes swedish.
I'm pretty sure he was putting on a southern accent as a joke for some of it, but he does sound super American!
maybe it's because of true blood.
As a swede, I can say that the swedish accent is so unsexy. I'm pretty sure he knows that and puts a southern accent on because of that.
He was in the movie Straw Dogs and he had to get a southern accent for that and then it just kind of stuck.
i just realized i've never seen an interview with him before, he's a lot funnier than i thought he would be!!
lol I've seen multiple over the years and this is probably the funniest I've seen him. Usually hes a bit dull on talk shows. He seems way more relaxed here tho. Probably because theres no live audience or a bunch of cameras etc and none of the pressure as there would be on a talk show set.
Thats just the way swedish people are
Kc Alex I have also seen him in several shows and I have always thought he's very funny and entertaining. But, I'm also nordic like him so maybe we just have different kind of sense of humor here..?
Sajad Abdolahi So all Swedish people are funny? I’d move to Sweden if it’s true bc ppl are too serious and quick to judge here.
It seems that you have overgeneralized a whole nation, each individual is different
I wanted this interview to go on and on! He's so personable...intelligent, funny. Just love him.
Well swedes are VERY intelligent people.
The thing they have BIG penises is a myth.
The COLD weather is a factor.
Swedes create EXTREMELY good music.
They are generally VERY good at doing business.
I should know this since I'm a demon.
Yours sincerely
He is a vampire also Tarzan, his second brother is a viking, his other brother is the murderous clown eating children and his dad is Thor's scientist friend. What a weird family. Anyway, The Skarsgards > The Hemsworths
margareth michelina First the Dad was part of the Flying Dutchman
Hemsworths are another level bro
1/2 Agreed. The Hemsworth part tho...
How about a Skarsgard in the summer to cool down, and a Hemsworth in the winter to warm up?
Of course the Skarsgards are the best of the best...no comparison...
It's impossible not to like him 😍
Miss Minnie or love him
It’s impossible NOT to love him. He is so handsome, funny, and charming..
My dream man 🥰🥰😍😍
I love him! he is so genuine and pure
and hot..
This man is beyond gorgeous.
His shoulders are making me feel unhealthy obsessed with him
His whole existence makes me uncomfortable with my own and the things I want in life.
He's so interesting and has a great sense of humour
When. He. Said. His. Name. (like if you agree)
AGREE ON WHAT?!?!?!?!
yes
@@jonasfricker9318 if you know, you know
@@vampyrellaa I know, I know. 😏
I’ve gone down the Alexander Skarsgård interview rabbithole agsin 😭
Me too.
It's a great way to spend a Midsummer.
his voice is so much deeper native. it's interesting to see how his American accident has developed. much more of a twang than his father or brothers.. I imagine a southern accent is fairly easier to replicate as would a strong New York or Boston since its so drawn out.
He twisted his voice when saying his name in Swedish, he's usually not that low :)
American accident. Hahaha
He’s love for Jessica Lange melts my heart 😍😍 how can you NOT love Jessica Lange?
Drop your gmail and I will tell you
He is so laid back and down to earth! Just love him.
Alex is so funny. I love him since True Blood. He was so charming, attractive and mesmerizing as Eric Northman. My fav character. And seeing him as convincing cruel sadist in Big Little Lies proves that he is a good actor. He got well deserved Emmy.
I LOVE HIM! He has such a serious look and then comes out with this quirky sense of humor you don't expect....
He's adorable. Didn't know he was that funny.
he is :3 almost all of his interviews make me laugh!
I literally listened to him say his name 10 times. For some reason, when people from other countries make fun of our accents, it cracks me up. 😂😂😂
He’s a big guy with super adorable personality.
This is the best video of Alexander Skarsgard I've ever seen...😍
Very talented, down to earth, well adjusted actor...☺
He's just so seemingly chill, sweet and "normal"
I fkn love him lol.
He seems like a sweet person, so honest and open.
Love, love, LOVE this video! Thank you! More Alexander Skarsgård please!
The coolest, most humble, self-deprecating actor ever. Oh right and he's gorgeous.
Just smiling straight through the video! Love him!
I only see Eric Northman
Sgt. Brad Colbert.
So true tho
Texas must be so exotic for a Swedish person
Love this interview!
I bet Freya regrets everyday for leaving him ;)
Asuming she's swedish, it's probably spelled Freja ;)
Perhaps she got sick of being compared to Jessica Lange.
Terri Yancy HAHAHA DEAD
It's more like Freia. No "y" in there.
@Giovanna Andrade really?
His face when he says his name pronunciation in the States 😂
Lol.....can we talk in private?
So handsome
I can relate to him when he said that he compares everyone he met to Jessica Lange and probably the reason he is unmarried.. Hahahahaha. We all know it is way easier to fall in love with a movie character than to someone in real life. Hahahahaha.
"I cried a little" :D Poor kid
Hi
This has to be the funniest and frankest interviewof his Ive ever seen😂
IM IN LOVE
Well ,what can I say? After watching this interview I love him even more! He is funny,honest and sooo Handsome😏❤🔥
the kiss story is actually pretty sad :(
Old comment but I absolutely agree. No one should have their first kiss taken against their will without their consent that's messed up.
@@jml6263 True, (I hate to be that person) but if the roles were reversed people wouldn't be so okay with it. But Alexander seems to have no hard feelings and thinks of it as a funny memory so he's fine with it I guess.
One of the most under-rated actors in the world. We need more Skarsgard films!
I love him 😂😍
Alex, you're hilarious. And still knockout handsome. You, Pam, and Godrick made True Blood fun to watch for so many seasons.
The fact that his American accent has a slight southern drawl is so unbelievably charming.
Great interview
😁😁😁
I love him so much, the best actor in the world 😍
when he says his name "in the states" he sounds like Owen Wilson.
Can't wait to see you as Randall Flagg in The Stand. And I love Jessica Lange, too! ❤❤❤❤
He's not wrong Jessica Lange is stunning, also he is so adorable.
hhhh she walked out my life at age 11
He is so funny, it is crazy how far he has come. Very good actor.😎🎬
Now I know why he has a hint of Texas in his accent.
The more i get to know him the more mesmerized i get
no literally why is he so funny i'm in tears
He's handsome. I've been watching all of his recent interviews, and man, that sense of humour!
Can't blame him, Jessica Lange is amazing
Alex S has a great sense of humor as well as good looks.💝💝👍👍
he seemed so vulnerable in this video...cute.
i so so so love this man!
HE'S SOOOO AWESOMEEEEE
*researches tootsie (sp)* *start personifying tootsie* *changes name to tootsie*. Haaaaayyyyyy Alex!!! Lol
That was another joke. Jessica Lange's character in Tootsie was a clingy neurotic unemployed actor who thought her bf (Dustin Hoffman) was cheating on her with a fat woman lololol
Xena Be - Sorry, but that was another character in Tootsie. Her name was Sandy played by Teri Garr. Jessica was the big tv star that got Dustin's attention. He fell in love with her after he got a part in the same tv show as her.
Oops lol. My bad. You're right. I saw the movie when it first came out. I was 10, so that was a forgivable memory lapse :P
Xena Be - Completely understandable. 😊 My parents love this movie and since I was a child I have probably seen it once a year. 😄 Hence why I remember it quite well.
Xena Be d
I love this man!
He is such a beautiful man!! I can't stop watching True Blood cuz I think he is amazing in it!! ❤️
He said he visited Texas...... and he loves Dr. Pepper.
As a native Texan still living here, let me take you to the Dr. Pepper factory, sir!!!!
he’s so beautiful
absolutely adorable.
His life as a child should be made into a movie, it'd be friggin great
You're an amazing actor!
"We don't have much of a desert in Sweden" ahahah you're lucky if you find a sandy beach
Hahaha love his humor.
Alex is so funny! Gorgeous guy and a great actor!♥♥♥
I almost fainted when he said his name in Swedish ❤💙.. Then the States version brought me back to my senses.
Often it's the least passionate people that make great actors because they bring a sense of realism to their characters.
Little boy lost! He's so sweet.
3:27 Bruh! He made me laugh so hard! Alexander is funny ahahahah
I love this man. He makes me giddy.
Im glad hes letting this go cause hes got an intensity that wooo through the camera when he lets it
My God I love this man..
He is one of the sexiest men I have ever seen in my entire life. His face, his voice, his personality.....I'm in awe
Alexander is for me what Jessica Lange is for him! One day I will meet him and share my passion to him!
Who are you?
Oh man, what I would do to meet this guy and have a beer with him...
Hes funny😂... do Bill Skarsgård next!!!!!! Please
OMG I love him!! He is awesome!
Love him! 😍😍
I like his sense of humor
I actually saw him act in True Blood. I have been in love with him every sense.
Just saw jessica lange in american horror story. She will always give me the chills.
He is so charming, more men need to act like him!
Well, that ending was sad.
That was hilarious. 😂😂😂😂
F*ck, I love him. His dad is a rad dude too! I just want to knock a few drinks back with this man and talk about Jessica Lange.
He says “boots” like a good southern boy!
I think I died a little inside when he said Freya...totally my name...I wouldn't be stupid enough to leave him!
the way he says boots gets me laughing every time, i love it
Love how he says anythin
The end was so dramatic LOL
He’s so handsome i love Alexander he’s like my Skarsgard hero
jessica lange was also one of my childhood crushes together with river phoenix lol
00:03 - 00:13 was the funniest 10 seconds of the video 🤣😂
"We don't have that much dessert in Sweden"
Well my flight has just been cancelled
I’m a Taurus and born & raised in Texas love :)