**Alexander Skarsgard Wore a Dildo Shirt You Have to See, and His Remarks About Sexuality Were Even Bolder**
Alexander Skarsgard is taking his new BDSM-themed film very seriously — and his bold fashion choices and candid remarks about sexuality are making waves.
The acclaimed actor stars in the British romantic comedy *Pillion*, based on the 2020 novel *Box Hill* by Adam Mars-Jones. In the film, Alexander plays Ray, a biker gang leader who enters a BDSM relationship with a young man named Colin, portrayed by Harry Melling.
### A Shirt That Demands a Second Look
While promoting *Pillion* at the Zurich Film Festival, Alexander made headlines by wearing a striking silk shirt featuring a pattern of buttplugs and dildos. The shirt is from Italian designer Magliano and draws inspiration from late 20th-century Italian gay culture. You really have to see it to believe it.
Adding to his edgy look, Alexander previously embraced BDSM-inspired fashion by wearing over-the-knee leather Saint Laurent boots—modeled after fetish boots—to the premiere of *The Phoenician Scheme*. Clearly, he is committed to immersing himself in the culture that the film represents.
### Candid Comments About His Role and Sexuality
In an interview with *Variety* at the festival, Alexander opened up about his connection to the BDSM scene portrayed in the movie.
“My experience of watching this on screen was through *Cruising*, where it’s this dark underbelly of New York City and it’s dangerous, murderous, and scary. Leather gays are scary,” he said.
“I’m no Ray, but I have a little bit of experience from that world and I know that’s not the truthful depiction.”
He went on to share how he relates to his character in a way that surprised many.
“I found that in this case, it’s not really relevant what my background is,” Alexander explained. “I mean, I do have a kid, but what I’ve done in the past, who I’ve been with, men, women. To me, what was important was that this felt like an opportunity to tell a story about a subculture I hadn’t seen portrayed this way with so much authenticity.”
### The Internet Reacts
Alexander’s remarks quickly went viral, sparking conversations about his sexuality—whether he was revealing something personal or simply emphasizing that a performer’s background shouldn’t limit the roles they can take on.
One fan wrote, “Alexander Skarsgard is the only person genuinely beyond label. He f*cks and that’s all, and you’re just lucky if you get to participate.”
Another interpreted his comments as a “coming out,” saying, “I’m still processing Alexander Skarsgard lowkey coming out as bi. The bisexual community just keeps winning.”
Fans anticipating the movie praised Alexander for his dedication: “This man did some serious, on the ground, in the trenches research for this role.”
As for the shirt, reactions ranged from laughter to admiration:
– “We love a dildo shirt.”
– “Who else would wear a shirt with dildos on it?”
– “Wait, because at first glance I thought they were buildings.”
Clearly, Alexander Skarsgard is making an unforgettable impression both on and off the screen.
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*Read the full interview with Variety [here](#).*
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/alexander-skarsgard-wore-a-dildo-shirt-you-must-see-and-his
