Olivia Colman Debuts Striking Grey Hair at Premiere of Bizarre New Film 'Wicker'
The actress, 52, showcased a new, longer grey hairstyle at the Zurich Film Festival for the screening of "Wicker," a film described as 'vulgar, horny yet unexpectedly heartwarming.'
Olivia Colman, 52, debuted a striking new long grey hairstyle at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on Monday for the screening of her latest film, "Wicker." The actress has adopted the new look for her role in Netflix's "Pride and Prejudice."
![Olivia Colman looked unrecognisable with new long grey hair as she arrived at the screening of her new film Wicker during the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on Monday]( "Olivia Colman at the "Wicker" screening")
Colman appeared alongside her "Wicker" co-star Alexander Skarsgård, posing on the event's Green Carpet. She wore a chic white dress with bow detailing.
"Wicker" has been described as a film with a peculiar concept, centering on Colman's character, a lonely Fisherwoman whose love life is complicated by a constant fishy odor. Seeking affection, she commissions a basket weaver, played by Peter Dinklage, to create a husband out of wicker. This creation, portrayed by Skarsgård, comes to life and becomes the object of intense desire among the village women, disrupting the social order.
The film's trailer, released in July, revealed graphic scenes between Colman and Skarsgård, with one notable sequence showing Colman's character undressing her wicker husband. The supporting cast includes Phil Daniels, Richard E. Grant, and Elizabeth Debicki.
Fans have reacted to the trailer with a mix of bewilderment and excitement. Comments on social media have noted Colman's penchant for unconventional roles, with some expressing anticipation for the film's unique narrative and potential underlying message. Comparisons have been drawn to "Wicked" and "The Shape of Water," both featuring unconventional romances.
"Wicker" is based on Ursula Wills' short story, "The Wicker Husband." Elizabeth Debicki, who plays the Tailor's wife, described her character as deeply unhappy until she witnesses the Fisherwoman make a different life choice. Peter Dinklage noted that his character, the basketmaker, is also an outsider and has an affinity for the Fisherwoman, unaffected by her scent.
Colman herself has praised the script, calling it one of her top three favorite scripts ever read. "Wicker" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and currently holds a 91 percent "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is part of a growing trend of "monster romance" stories gaining popularity, particularly among Gen Z and millennial audiences. This genre, often referred to as "Romantasy," features escapist narratives with elements like monsters and aliens. Experts suggest the genre's appeal lies in its escapist nature and its ability to provide a cathartic way to process complex emotions by externalizing them into a fictional "monster."
"Wicker" is scheduled for release in the United States on October 23 and in the United Kingdom on October 30.