The Struggles of a Swedish Actor with Fame and Accolades

TLDRIn this interview, Alexander Skarsgard discusses his experience with winning awards, his Swedish background, and his time in the military.

Key insights

πŸ†Alexander Skarsgard won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role in Big Little Lies.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺSkarsgard is from Sweden, where there is a cultural norm called the Law of Jante that discourages showing off achievements.

🌊Skarsgard sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat, despite not being an experienced sailor.

🎭He stars in the limited series 'The Little Drummer Girl' as a character involved in espionage.

πŸ—ΊοΈSkarsgard struggled with where to display his awards due to his upbringing in Sweden.

Q&A

What awards did Alexander Skarsgard win?

β€”He won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role in Big Little Lies.

Where is Alexander Skarsgard from?

β€”He is from Sweden.

What is the Law of Jante?

β€”It's a cultural norm in Sweden that discourages people from showing off and thinking they are special.

Did Alexander Skarsgard serve in the military?

β€”Yes, he served in the Swedish military.

What is 'The Little Drummer Girl' about?

β€”It's a limited series about a young actress who gets involved in espionage.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Alexander Skarsgard won awards for his role in Big Little Lies.

06:57He served in the Swedish military and trained in security and hunting.

08:25Skarsgard sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a sailboat.

10:48He stars in the limited series 'The Little Drummer Girl.'