I’m truly sorry to all of those Alexander Skarsgard fans who think this Viking Sex Machine can do no wrong, but I’ve begun to absolutely loathe Alex’s casual style. Alex can actually look really good on a red carpet – he knows the value of a well-cut suit, and he knows how to wear the hell out of expensive clothes. But his casual style? It sucks. Ill-fitting pants, dirty-looking t-shirts, bad shoes, and he’s in a desperate need of a man-bag. A purse, if you will. He needs to buy himself a messenger bag for all of his stuff so he won’t have to carry everything the pockets of his skinny jeans. He’s a skinny, lanky dude – it shouldn’t be this difficult to find a casual style that doesn’t make him look like a poorly-dressed hobo.
Anyway, as you can see, these are new photos of Alex in Vancouver. He’s in town to film a movie called Hidden. IMDB says the film is about: “A family [who] takes refuge in a fallout shelter to avoid a dangerous outbreak.” Alex will be working with Andrea Riseborough, last seen in Madonna’s W.E. Could I see Andrea and Alex together? I could, actually. I think Alex tends to go for slender blondes, and Andrea is more of a Cate Blanchett-esque shape-shifter… but I could still see it happening. I do wish Alex would stop doing these kinds of movies though – the sci-fi/action/plague/supernatural movies. Somebody find him a good drama. Fame/Flynet says that Alex was headed into a movie theater – he was going to see Total Recall. So maybe he just has crappy taste in movies in general, you know? Although… it seems like he went to see the movie by himself? Which is kind of cool. I love when celebrities (and normal people) are like, “F—k you, I’ll just go see the movie all by myself.”
Oh, and Alex is carrying a book! Which is nice. It’s nice when celebrities are book-readers. Alex is currently getting through Martin Amis’s London Fields. You can read about the book here – it sounds like the same kind of horror/supernatural/sci-fi/plague subject matter that Alex is drawn too.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.
He can sit in my lap while he watches the movie, no problemo!
Actually, they missed the photo of me sitting on his lap during the film.
Oh wait, that was in my dream. Damn.
Actually, they missed the photo of me sitting on his lap during the film.
Oh wait, that was in my dream.
Actually, they missed the photo of me sitting on his lap during the film.
Oh wait, that was in my dream.
crazy to think him and Ellen Page might be dating, right? I would not have put them together.
I’m pretty sure ASkars is not her type, if you know what I mean. I think they’re friends only.
That and they haven’t been seen together in the two months since the Stanley Cup finals.
Well she’s been threatened by a crazy stalker who is upset that she’s dating him-so if they are still dating that might explain why she didn’t go out with him this weekend.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/05/ellen-page-stalker-search_n_1743748.html
He’s in Vancouver about to start shooting a movie. Before that he was back home. Even if the were dating – I doubt they are – there’d be little reason for her to be with him this weekend.
The Stanley Cup outing was 2 months ago, I think if they were dating there’d have been some sort of sighting in that time period. I think the SC was because she had the extra ticket and invited him. She went to three games with three different people and yet Alex is the one they focus on.
Another explanation might be that she was never dating him, and the stalkers are just CRAZY. I think that theory fits a little better…
I have to side with Izzy on this one. Crazies will always just be crazy.
I kind of thought Ellen played for the other team…?
Alex dresses like most other Scandi-dudes. Easy and casual, lots of black and earthy-colours. And of course some sort of trainers. I’ve got no problem with his style but better fitting pants (as in tighter!) would suit him better. Maybe it’s a size issue since he’s gone down in size for the movie?
At least he looks like a guy and not one of those wearing vein popping leggings and vneck plunging shirts.
+1!! This!
Nothing worse than a man in skinny jeans (or pants that are similar). I love that he doesn’t look like a complete try hard.
He’s HOT, I don’t care how he dresses..
+1000000 XD
He dresses like typical Swedish dudes. And lol London Fields is NOT supernatural/sci-fi at all.
I give him a pass. He’s not on duty so he’s dressing comfortable.
must be the European- American difference for what’s considered cool casual style. No offence anyone, just stating the fact. here, there’s nothing wrong with it, actually is how he should look.
This
I think he looks just great. He’s going to the movies and wants to be left alone people. Give the guy a break. He looks comfortable and casual. You don’t have to be dressed up in the latest and greatest to go out. His style is his, not yours. If he’s happy why do you care?
I’m American from the Upper Midwest, so I like my boys in flannel with dubious hygiene! I’m not big into the excessively groomed metrosexual look. He looks like a typical guy from fly-over country catching a movie in a pair jeans that he grabbed from the pile at the foot of the bed — that’s fine with me.
The only problem I have with his casual style is that he’s you know…wearing clothes.
His jeans need laundering badly.
ASkars style gets a pass. I don’t care for it, either, but I doubt he cares. What makes me laugh is that he is probably dresses to blend in, but he is so tall, that he can’t avoid being noticed.
“I do wish Alex would stop doing these kinds of movies though – the sci-fi/action/plague/supernatural movies. ”
The only sci-fi one he’s done is Battleship, the last three movies are The East, where he plays an ecoterrorist, What Maisie Knew, based on the Henry James novella, and Disconnect.
I wouldn’t even consider Melancholia to be science fiction, since it didn’t really have anything to do with that, LvT was just using that as a backdrop.
Part of the problem is his body changes so much. he went from super super buff 5 years ago, to having to lose a lot of weight for this Hidden movie. But he’s had the same freaking pants for all that time. maybe he’s just thrifty with his clothes.
I always go to the movies by myself 🙂
Alex only goes for skinny blondes? Since when there was Kate bosworth that was it who else ?
Anne v that was a rumor no truth to them together?
Ex GF / hookups
Chateau marmont chick not sure of her hair colour but I don’t think she was a blonde more light brown YouTube vid
Comic 2011 short skirted brunette and blonde chick you tube vid
Sara tun light brown
Amelia drake dark brown/brunette
This going to sound kind of mean, but when I first saw the pictures, I was thinking Macaulay Culkin is looking better again. Sorry. I´m all for going to the movies by myself, but to see Total Recall?
He is looking a bit older lately…..well much older then 35, maybe it’s all the heavy drinking catching up to him
His character in The Hidden has been living in a bomb shelter for year, so no gym or regular shaving, sadly.
As for seeing Total Recall, maybe he figured why not give it a try?
Even scruffy & skinny, he’s hot. As for the way he dresses, he looks like most Swedes.
London Fields is a wicked good book. My crush on Alex is revving back up. (I’m just over True Blood at this point, even if I kind of like Bill and Eric’s excellent adventure part.)
He could look better but I don’t have any real problem with his style.
The only thing I’ve ever seen him in besides TB is Melancholia, which is def. not Sci-Fi.
Well it’s a casual style, and I like him. Obviously if he could hang around naked, it will be better 🙂
‘lonely Viking’, ha!
is this gonna be like ‘sad Keanu’ 2.0? 😆
He reminds me of a man-child dressed like that and so skinny. You know those teenage boys that haven’t quite grown into themselves, but when they do, you know you’re going to be jealous you’re not 15 years younger?
I would still do him ;}
Do you hate him because he’s not ginger? Alex is amazing. And what happened to Hot Guy Friday? It’d be nice to see variety again, instead of only highlighting the certain (red headed) men you like.
No, Kaiser is a standard cliche Anglophile. If they don’t have British accents she’s not interested. Meh.
He is so beautiful any way you cut it! His casual style works for me. He’s on his own time, and it’s unpretentious. Typical guy. I’m confused about some of the claims though. Didn’t he just finish filming What Maisie Knew with that cute little girl and Julianne Moore, Disconnect, and The East? I didnt think those were sci-fi/supernatural movies. London Fields sounds like a murder mystery to me, and wasn’t he spotted reading Hot, Flat and Crowded, The Good Soldiers, and a biography about some Swedish politician? I don’t get it.
He doesn’t look dirty to me. Just casual and it’s totally a look I love on a man. I don’t mind a little effort but into a style at night time but during the day it scream try hard. I’ll admit I’m a huge fan of his so I could be blind to his flaws.
Also I have a bag and half the time I shove stuff in my pockets and will carry a book in my hand. So I love he does the same. Gotta disagree with you on this one Kaiser. I do love him reading though and I go to movies alone all the time. Nothing wrong with it.
I read he’s dating the girl that plays his vamp sister on true blood, she is brunette but beautiful
Lucy Griffiths is the actress. And he’s probably not dating her either, arriving on the same flight from London to LA doesn’t really constitute ‘dating’.
I like that when he has some free time, he is wearing simple and casual clothes, such how he likes. He is simply himself and certainly this is important for him. Maybe don’t looks very good but certainly he feels comfortable.
He looks like that AND he reads Martin Amis? Swoon. I’ve been obsessed with Martin Amis since I was 14. Clearly, Alex and I should meet up for a glass of wine and a chinwag. Call me.
You’re right, his clothes look terrible. He should take them off immediately!
😆
LEAVE HIM ALONE!!! HE LOOKS FINE JUST AS HE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex has always maintained a limited wardrobe with ill fitting pants and many questionable sunglasses. But I kind of like that he doesn’t spend a ton of time into his looks when he’s on his own time.
I hate the skinny jean look on anyone. I try so hard not to be, but don’t care about TB anymore really. Missed it last week and didn’t even care. This is the WORST season hands down.
Please don’t make fun of my husband (hey, a girl can dream!), Alex Skarsgard! Good gosh, that man is just beautiful.
Agree, the pants are problematic, but he’s a beautiful guy however he dresses. And personally, I love going to the movies alone.
WHAT!!! He’s in my city!!?!?!?!?! Jesus I need to get away from this computer, have a shower, put on some make-up and frigging track him down!!
Dayum!!
LOL.
Happy hunting 😉
He and Kristen Bauer should hook up, for real reals!
Her husband might object.
I love how his muscles show through the t-shirt but the pants are terrible. too baggy around the crotch area. 🙂 I need them to be more snug there. 😉
There’s something very genuine about him that I really appreciate. Celebrities are so fake these days, but with him I don’t get that vibe. And his smile is so lovely.
The whole Kate Bosworth thing threw me through the loop about him. I was worried he was becoming as fake as the rest of them, but thank goodness he came to his senses and got rid of her! He seems more happy and back to normal now. I love that he just dresses like a regular dude.
Love ASkars! I don’t care what he wears, but the patchy facial hair has GOT to go. It’s terrible. Beards are only for people who can grow them. He should shave that off so that my fantasies don’t involve chaffing.
He’s playing a guy who’s been living in an underground bomb shelter for a year, I don’t think shaving is part of survival…
I like this look way better than say a Ryan Gosling man-v neck and skinnies or a Justin Therou try hard hipster douche look. In real life this is how most men look as far as causal style goes, except most men are not this hot.
I actually prefer going to the movies myself. On my own time. I can sit where I want. I can get the snacks I want. And there is no one yammering on and on in my ear. Points off that he went to go see Total Recall though. There is no accounting for taste.
I love seeing movies by myself … no one to bother me and if I change my mind about what movie I want to see I don’t have a 10 minute discussion with myself … unless those nasty voices kick in …
I am pretty sure Skarsgard doesn’t care how he looks out and about. He dresses like any normal hetero guy who lives alone and perhaps doesn’t like shopping. i.e.every guy Ive ever known. Wear what you have to death and only then replace it, have a few favourite comfy clothes. etc. Love the fact he reads, wears old clothes and is happy in his own company.
I am pretty sure Skarsgard doesn’t care how he looks out and about. He dresses like any normal hetero guy who lives alone and perhaps doesn’t like shopping. i.e.every guy Ive ever known. Wear what you have to death and only then replace it, have a few favourite comfy clothes. etc. Love the fact he reads, wears old clothes and is happy in his own company. And I’m sorry, no hetero man I know would carry a man bag over stuffing his pockets.
I know everyone is complaining about his pants, but to me the baggy, see-through shirt is SO much worse. (Although I don’t see anything wrong with his shoes, so I don’t know what’s up with that complaint.)
That t-shirt isn’t really bagg, it’s nice and clingy.
I actually think he looks pretty sexy, in a rumpled kind of way. He looks like he just wants to be comfortable and enjoy his day off. He looks better than most of the American guys I see these days. At least he is not wearing some disgusting bedazzled tshirt , or a popped collar. He sure does look completely amazing all dressed up for the red carpet, but he cannot dress like that everyday. If he was dressed to the nines and going to the movies alone, people would say he was vain or crazy. Many men do not care about clothes and the ones that are celebs usually do not even shop, they just get whatever from sets or stylists and wear it.
I normally like Alex’s thin, scruffy style, but he’s beyond thin right now. I guess that’s for the movie, but I hope he doesn’t ruin his health for it. No movie is worth that, Alex, so don’t over do it.
Btw, ladies, in the last two months, Alex has been supposedly dating Ellen Page, Charlize Theron, a Russian Victoria’s Secret model, and an Olsen non-twin, among many others. He’s James Bond no matter how he’s dressed, so no point in getting jealous of any of them.
Dear LORD, that man is tall. I think that every time I see him, tho.