Why playing Murderbot was exactly what Alexander Skarsgård needed. Full Interview, D. Watkins, Salon, on YouTube June 04, 2025. Thanks Skarsjoy, and SwedishDelish.
“Award-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård sits down with Salon’s D. Watkins to discuss his wild role in the new Apple TV+ sci-fi series Murderbot. In this interview, Skarsgård dives deep into playing a rogue android with a secret. Skarsgård explains how he approached playing an emotionally complex, non-human character that’s been embraced by the neurodivergent community, why Murderbot was a is a comedic shift from his usual dark roles, and how his Star Wars fandom shaped his interest in science fiction. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories and what life is like in a family of actors.”
