In the home of Skarsgård, various actors have performed vampires. Nevertheless, there’s a brand new contender for “Sexiest Vampire” within the household, and even Alexander Skarsgård has to confess it’s not him. The True Blood star, who performed the dreamy vampire Eric Northman on the present (streaming with a Max subscription), says his brother Invoice has taken over the title of the “sexiest vamp.” However actually, it’s The Stand actor’s three-word evaluation of his little brother’s efficiency as Depend Orlok in Robert Eggers’ acclaimed Nosferatu that cracks me up.
The Succession veteran not too long ago joined Josh Horowitz on the Completely happy Unhappy Confused podcast, the place the dialog took a delightfully fang-filled detour into vampire territory. Naturally, Horowitz requested the burning query: who’s the warmer bloodsucker, Alexander’s brooding Eric Northman from True Blood, or Invoice Skarsgård’s grotesque, gothic Depend Orlok in Robert Eggers’ 2024 horror film launch. With out lacking a beat, the Swedish-born thesbian replied:
Nosferatu. That is, like, pure intercourse proper there.
It’s a hilariously surprising reply, provided that Invoice Skarsgård’s model of Orlok is extra nightmare gasoline than heartthrob. In Eggers’ epic horror remake, Skarsgård is sort of unrecognizable underneath heavy prosthetics, facial lesions and a wardrobe that screams 1800s plague-core. Along with his towering body, whispered rasp, and, sure, an ominous broom mustache, this isn’t your common broody vampire in a leather-based jacket. And, notoriously, he scared even his castmates.
Talking of which, Alexander Skarsgård’s Eric on True Blood was completely “that” man: typically shirtless, rocking slicked-back hair, and radiating Viking vitality. That very same vibe possible helped Skarsgård land one in all his greatest roles, because the Viking prince in Robert Eggers’ The Northman. Throughout eight seasons of the HBO hit, Eric had no scarcity of steamy moments. So the concept that his brother’s rat-faced nightmare ghoul is in some way the “sexier” vampire? That’s peak Skarsgård humor.
And simply when it appeared just like the Tarzan performer was hyping his brother to the undead moon, Josh Horowitz requested for a extra sincere, “unbiased” tackle Invoice’s efficiency. That’s when the older Skarsgård deadpanned:
It was okay.
Cue the chortle observe. Horowitz cracked up in response and stated, “Spoken like a real brother.” Sibling trolling apart, there’s no denying Invoice Skarsgård’s Nosferatu transformation has had individuals speaking for the reason that movie’s launch. The Massive Little Lies veteran additionally clarified on the podcast that, regardless of the jabs, there’s no actual rivalry between the Skarsgård brothers, at the very least concerning work. He defined:
We’re not, in that regard, aggressive. I feel it will have been more durable had all of us been vying for a similar roles… Luckily, we don’t need to cope with that.
The Skarsgård clan is not any small crew. Alongside Alexander, Invoice, and Vikings star Gustaf, to not point out their father, legendary actor Stellan, there are 5 extra siblings, making it a household of 9. Whereas a number of have stepped into the Hollywood highlight, every has carved out a definite path. And, actually, we’re all higher for it. Alexander gave us a glossy, modern-day vampire icon, whereas Invoice is now redefining horror with a efficiency that’s in some way each terrifying and (sure, actually) “pure intercourse.”
Actually, a True Blood and Nosferatu double characteristic is a steamy Halloween screening custom ready to occur. What can I say? I like my vampires like I like my Scandinavian imports, tall, chilly, and Skarsgård-ed.