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Independent studio Black Bear has set an Oct. 23 limited theatrical release for comedic fable “Wicker,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January. “Wicker” will expand nationwide the following week
of Oct. 30. Created by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, the film stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki and received strong reviews and a standing ovation at its Sundance premiere. Per the official description, “Wicker” is “an audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention. ‘Wicker’ tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Colman) who commissions a husband to be made by the local basketmaker (Dinklage). When her wicker husband (Skarsgård) proves more spectacular than she ever imagined, his soulful spirit and unique prowess awaken something inside her, setting off a wave of jealousy, fascination, and upheaval that threatens the very fabric of village life.” The film is adapted from Ursula Wills’ short story “The Wicker Husband,” and features cinematography by Lol Crawley (“The Brutalist”), production design by Renátó Cseh (“Poor Things”), costumes by András Dániel Tóth and Attila Godena-Juhász, a score by Anna Meredith (“Eighth Grade”) and work from the design shop, Wētā Workshop (“Avatar,” “The Lord of The Rings”). “‘Wicker’ is just the kind of film we’re passionate about championing at Black Bear,” said Benjamin Kramer, President of U.S. Distribution. “It’s bold, entertaining, and totally unlike anything else, as its early fans at Sundance have seen. Eleanor and Alex’s creative ambition shines through at every turn. Alongside an unforgettable cast, they have created a fresh and special experience. Supporting visionary filmmakers is at the core of what we do, and we look forward to bringing this unique story to audiences in theaters.” The film was financed by Tango and Topic Studios with Tim Headington, Lia Buman, Ryan Heller and Michael Bloom producing alongside South of The River’s Colman, Ed Sinclair, and Tom Carver; Yoki, Inc’s David Michôd and Brad Zimmerman; and Justin Lothrop and Brent Stiefel for Votiv, who originated and financed development, as well as Andrea Cornwell and Oliver Kassman. Executive producers include Ian Stratford, Jasmine Daghighian, Jennifer Westin, Neil Shah, Max Silva, and Lina Stroud. In addition to releasing “Wicker” domestically, Black Bear will also oversee international sales of the film and will release it directly in the UK and in Canada via its subsidiary, Elevation Pictures. “Wicker” joins Black Bear’s growing slate of releases, including “Tuner” and “The Rivals of Amziah King.”
