“Wicker,” a fantasy-comedy starring Olivia Colman as a lonely fisherwoman who commissions a local basketweaver to create her a husband made of wicker, premieres Friday. Alexander Skarsgård plays her unusual spouse, whose arrival upsets the village. The film is an adaptation of 2008’s “The Wicker Husband,” a short story by author Ursula Wills-Jones. There’s a lot of hype around this film, so let’s see why (besides the casting of Skarsgård).

Story

“When her wicker husband 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,” a synopsis of the film reads.

Trailer

Cast

Oscar-winner Olivia Colman stars as a fisherwoman who asks a local basketweaver to make her a husband made of wicker.

Alexander Skarsgård, of “Big Little Lies” and “True Blood” fame, stars as the wicker husband.

Peter Dinklage, of “Game of Thrones” fame, stars as a basketweaver.

Elizabeth Debicki, of “The Crown” fame, stars as the tailor’s wife.

Richard E. Grant, whose numerous credits include his recent role as  Mr. Bennet in “The Other Bennet Sister,” stars as the village doctor.

Ella Bruccoleri, who plays Mary in “The Other Bennet Sister,” stars as the baker’s wife.

The film also stars Ben Ashenden, Nabhaan Rizwan, Marli Siu, Gustav Lindh and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Peter Dinklage stars in “Wicker.” Courtesy: Black Bear

Behind the scenes

Black Bear Pictures is behind the film, which is helmed by husband-and-wife team Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson. The film debuted to an enthusiastic response at Sundance earlier this year.

“We’re just really excited to drop you into this strange world we made,” Wilson said during the directors’ remarks before its Sundance debut. “… just go with it.”

How to watch

The film is set to hit U.S. theaters Oct. 23.