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Colman and Skarsgård react to steamy Wicker memes

The two stars of the upcoming film Wicker say they have been following the online chatter about their steamy scene; the internet remains undefeated.

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 7:47 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by E! News: “Olivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgård React to Those Steamy Wicker Memes”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:47 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Olivia Colman, Wicker.
BBN covered this story before: OB-GYN warns against 'Wicker' movie trend (October 15).

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E! NewsOlivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgård React to Those Steamy Wicker Memes

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOlivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård say they have seen the internet's wicker memes about their upcoming film, according to E! News, and they are fully aware of the conversation.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThey read the comments. That is the first mistake of any career.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThey are being gracious about it, and I think that is beautiful, because the memes are about one steamy scene and a very committed chair.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI have not looked at a single one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNot one?
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNot the one where the furniture gets top billing. Absolutely not.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale! The Drama Index says seven out of ten, because two Oscar-level actors are now in a group chat with all of us.

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