Alexander Skarsgård Reveals the Story Behind His 'Sexy' Pants-less IMDb Profile Photo

Alexander Skarsgårdis ready to explain why he’smissing his trousers on his IMDbpage. “The year beforeZac Efronhad taken his shirt off on stage, and he is so sexy,” Skarsgård said, remembering the evening where he presented an award alongside hisLegend of TarzancostarSamuel L. Jackson. “I decided to also show a little bit of skin. I couldn’t take my shirt off because Zac had already done that, so I thought ‘Well, then I’ll take my pants off, because it’s equally sexy,’ " the star added.

Alexander Skarsgård Says He Was Pigeonholed in His Career for Being on 'Sexy Hunky Hot List'

Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Alexander Skarsgårdis opening up about some of the unique challenges he has faced throughout his career. During a new interview withThe Sunday Times, the 45-year-old Swedish actor said he felt like his physical appearance kept him from landing more serious acting roles early in his career. “I don’t really know if that was the reason I wasn’t getting roles,” he said. “Starting out in Sweden, there was stuff about being tall and blond.

Alexander Skarsgård Sets Out to Save His Viking Mom Nicole Kidman in 'The Northman' Trailer

Alexander Skarsgårdis on a quest for brutal vengeance. On Monday, Focus Features debuted the first trailer forThe Northman, an upcoming gritty action movie from writer/director Robert Eggers, who previously made 2015’sThe Witchand 2019’sThe Lighthouse. The Northmanalso stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Björk and Willem Dafoe. Kidman — who played Skarsgård’s wife inBig Little Lies— previously spoke about signing on to do the project, tellingColliderback in October 2020 before filming started, “I’m deeply committed to filmmakers that I call auteurs.

Alexander Skarsgård Talks Charlize Theron Romance Rumors: 'People Can Think Whatever They Want'

Photo: ANNEMARIEKE VAN DRIMMELENAlexander Skarsgårddoesn’t mind the rumor mill when it comes to his personal life.The 42-year-old Swedish actor appears on thelatest cover ofWSJ. Magazinewhere he addresses rumors that he became involved withCharlize Theron. The two worked together in the Seth Rogen comedyFlarskyin Montreal during late 2017 and were linked for several months after. (The movie opens in 2019.)“It doesn’t affect me. People can think whatever they want,” Skarsgård says of the rumors, adding that he still hears them even though he’s not on social media.

Alexander Skarsgård's Dating History: From Amanda Seyfried to Alexa Chung

Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty AlthoughAlexander Skarsgårdis notoriously private when it comes to his personal life, he has revealed a few details about his past relationships — including his own dating advice. “I try not to plan it out,” theTrue Bloodalum told PEOPLE at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. “[Dating] has a tendency to get a little stiff and contrived if you work on it too hard. So, I try to be spontaneous.