Why playing #Murderbot was exactly what Alexander Skarsgård needed | Full Interview | D. Watkins

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.

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