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It's Friday.

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It's feeling good. It's feeling confident.

Murderbot TV (Apple TV) season 1 episode 7

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Stellan Skarsgård deserves an Emmy nomination for his performance as Luthen Rael in ANDOR

Stellan Skarsgård as Luthen Rael

Andor Season 1

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You can tell when Alexander Skarsgård is having the time of his life shooting some scenes, and this is one of them from Apple TV+'s ‘Murderbot.’ It’s also proof after he told Collider at their private screening a couple of weeks ago:

Steven Weintraub (Collider): So, you all see the shooting schedule. What day do you have circled in terms of, “I can't wait to film this,” and what day is circled in terms of, “How the F are we going to film this?”

PAUL WEITZ: Alexander, can't wait is like the nude scenes?

SKARSGÅRD: [Laughs] Yeah. Just technically, how do we make this work? No. The Sanctuary Moon stuff was incredible because it was also so tonally different from the rest of the show. Also, playing a character who's so restrained, it was fun to, for one day, go really big and silly. Because again, in Episode 4, when Murderbot is hallucinating that it's on the show, it was an opportunity to do something that's kind of uncharacteristic, and that was a lot of fun. And obviously, working with Jack [McBrayer] and having that moment was incredibly fun.

Alex’s wig was from hair stylist Natalie Nelson. (@hairbynatalienelson) In an article with Awards Radar, the look was as “Outer Space Elvis."

AppleTV/my screen caps from episode 4, “Escape Velocity Protocol.”

Also pictured: NomaDumezweni as Dr. Mensah

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thank you for posting! I ALWAYS love an Alex promo still!

Spoiler Murderbot - S1, E7 - June 20, 2025

Complementary Species

Murderbot deals with fallout and detects a critical threat. In hopes of evading danger, the team heads to a new locale full of surprises. Apple TV+ (x)  Thanks SwedishDelish, and Skarsjoy.

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Tw: Flashing // Alexander Skarsgård - Murderbot Q&A - Collider, Culver City Ca. Jun 4, '25. Via abdongomez1 on TikTok (x) Thanks SwedishDelish, and Skarsjoy.

"Yall Alexander Skarsgard is so pretty and sweet in person 😭"

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Tw: Flashing // Alexander Skarsgård - Murderbot Q&A Collider, Culver City Ca. Jun 4, '25. Via abdongomez1 on TikTok (x) Thanks SwedishDelish, and Skarsjoy.

"You’ll want to check out Alexander Skarsgard IMDB page after this 😂❤️"

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I love this scene so much!

Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Konkle – Murderbot, Leebeebee.  Via appletv and annaryankonkle on Ig (x)  Thanks SwedishDelish, and Skarsjoy.

"Please do not kiss Murderbot.

Murderbot — Now Streaming."

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Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni – Murderbot, Mensah.  Via appletv on Ig (x)  Thanks SwedishDelish, and Skarsjoy.

"When life gives you lemons, download more shows to watch.

Murderbot — Now Streaming."

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Murderbot- difficult choice

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Åke och Hans Värld was released on this day, October 26, 1984 in Sweden. Alexander Skarsgård played Åke's friend, Kalle Nubb.

Also, HBO Signature is airing a 7-day marathon of True Blood. Alex played Eric Northman.

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I am loving all of your edits like this for Murderbot!

murderbot had no business being this adorable in the last episode

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I did not have "Murderbot blurts random Swedish words while malfunctioning, thus confirming that The Company *is* actually Space IKEA" on my TV show bingo card, but I'm living for it.

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New video! Watch Alexander Skarsgård and Bel Powley discuss THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL in this video from Huffington Post UK. (contains movie clips and behind-the-scenes footage!)

‘Diary of a Teenage Girl’ is available now on DVD (in the UK). It will be out on DVD/digital in the US on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

Sources: Huffington Post UK, my screen caps

Keep reading

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Who’s your daddy?

new/old promo still via streamonmax Instagram (June 15, 2025) - Happy Father's Day

Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman in True Blood episode 7.02

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Murderbot quoting Medcenter Argala in episodes 4 and 6

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Slash Film: 10 Best Alexander Skarsgård Movies And TV Shows, Ranked BY RUSSELL MURRAY JUNE 14, 2025 6:10 AM EST

All of their 10 are ranked below with their description of Alex's performance. Since Murderbot is the newest, I'm including the full write-up on it here.

MURDERBOT (#4)

It might be too early to determine where exactly "Murderbot" truly belongs on this list. The newly released Apple TV+ series hasn't even finished airing its first season as of writing, and the network has at least seven entries in Martha Wells' "The Murderbot Diaries" to mine material from. That said, it's already such an entertaining star vehicle for Alexander Skarsgård that it could go down as his career-defining project — for now, a spot in the top 5 feels reasonable.

If you have yet to be acquainted with the weird delight that is "Murderbot," it follows the misadventures of a corporate security android (played by Skarsgård) who musters up enough free will and self-awareness to hack into [its] programming, liberating [it] from the lines of code that dictate his every moment. Now in total control of [its] future, the self-christened "Murderbot" is forced to play the role of mindless drone to avoid being melted down by his creators before he can make his final escape. [It] accompanies mining crews on dangerous expeditions and pretends to be as oblivious as possible. Every so often, an accident or local hostile will compel him to protect the humans he cares very little for — the rest of the time, [its] binge-watching thousands of hours of streaming content and monologuing to [itself] about whether or not [it] should slay [its] captors.

Skarsgård is absolutely killer as the melancholy Murderbot, making [its] mechanical alienation strangely relatable. It would be easy for the character's verbosity to drift into an unlikable "Dexter"-style narcissism, but Skarsgård's performance — with its mix of bored detachment and weird bursts of youthful excitement — gives "Murderbot" a narrative vibe that's as unsettling as it is endearing.

THE NORTHMAN - With all the pieces in place and production under way, Skarsgård went absolutely wild for his role as the Norse folk legend Amleth, packing on serious muscle mass and enduring a physically and mentally strenuous filming process to tell the story of the Viking prince's quest for generational vengeance. It's a credit to both Eggers' career and Skarsgård's talent that "The Northman" still rules despite being Eggers' most disappointing film upon release, though we feel it has aged into a violent, trippy, visually striking, and emotionally dynamic showcase of Skarsgård as a truly great actor.

GENERATION KILL - Alexander Skarsgård plays Staff Sergeant Brad Colbert, a character based on a retired marine veteran who has since become an outspoken advocate for the awareness of post traumatic stress disorder brought on by joining the military. The series' unflinchingly brave reckoning with the psychological and emotional consequences of warfare is what raises it to the level of "Band of Brothers," and the subtle, natural performance from Skarsgård is what raises it to the near-top of his filmography.

SUCCESSION - Skarsgård plays Matsson like a boyish, stupid sociopath who is so alienated from normal people that he can't help but see them as disposable pawns. At the same time, Matsson is given a humiliating humanity that paints his evilness not as genius, but as the embarrassingly insecure behavior of someone with no social skills. He nails the series' delicate tone, creating a character who is both plausibly dangerous and deeply stupid. Skarsgård and Matsson became the central villain for the triumphant final season of "Succession." Though he can't hope to fill the massive void left by Brian Cox's Logan Roy, Skarsgård is imposing, memorable, and totally arresting, and a large reason why season 4 might be the best season of "Succession" overall. 

MURDERBOT - Skarsgård is absolutely killer as the melancholy Murderbot, making [its] mechanical alienation strangely relatable. It would be easy for the character's verbosity to drift into an unlikable "Dexter"-style narcissism, but Skarsgård's performance — with its mix of bored detachment and weird bursts of youthful excitement — gives "Murderbot" a narrative vibe that's as unsettling as it is endearing.

MELANCHOLIA - Alexander Skarsgård has a prominent supporting role in the first half of the film as Justine's fiance Michael, whom she loves but ultimately cannot see a happy life with. On its own merits, "Melancholia" is one of the best movies of the 2010s. In terms of Skarsgård's career, his vulnerable performance makes up for his lack of screentime, though not enough to rank it above some of his meatier roles.

INFINITY POOL - [Skarsgård] plays James Foster, a young writer who tries to escape his relationship problems by taking a getaway to a remote country that attracts wealthy tourists like his wife Em (Cleopatra Coleman). He quickly falls under the influence of an arresting fellow traveler named Gabi (Goth), who encourages him to engage in dangerous, morally corrosive acts — the consequences of which (due to the country's unique laws, culture, and apparent scientific advancements) are that James be forced to watch a clone of himself be horrifically executed by the state. 

DOCUMENTARY NOW! (Soldier of Illusion Parts I & II) - "Soldier of Illusion" is surreal, hilarious, and unexpectedly disquieting as it looks at the absurdity of Herzog's artistic dedication from a new angle. Skarsgård's Rainer Wolz is compelling and empathetic. The actor's performance, coupled with Mulaney's bluntly comedic script and Alex Buono and Rhys Thomas' fidelitous '80s aesthetic, creates a hyper-reality so tangible it's often hard to remember you aren't actually watching a documentary.

BIG LITTLE LIES - Alexander Skarsgård plays Celeste's husband Perry, making up the other half of a toxic and abusive marriage. Skarsgård delivers a memorable supporting performance in the series, standing out in the crowded ensemble as one of the series' most entrancing characters. Skarsgård was awarded a Golden Globe and nominated for a Primetime Emmy award for playing Perry.

TRUE BLOOD - Skarsgård was perfectly cast as a hulking, mysterious Viking vampire, literally towering over every scene with a distinct vibe that's effortlessly charismatic and menacing at the same time. While his performance is totally believable, there's also something so impressive about how well he nails the show's tone and style, especially given that his later work is mostly naturalistic and understated, his soapy head-whips and dramatic stares feel artfully employed rather than cheap. 

LONG SHOT - Skarsgård appears in the film as the Canadian Prime Minister, and though the script is mostly channeling a 2010s Justin Trudeau, Skarsgård gives him an awkward brashness that turns him into a three-dimensional rom-com villain. "Long Shot" is great on its own, but definitely worth watching for anyone interested in seeing Skarsgård in a light-hearted comedic story for a change.

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