Opening this Friday in limited U.S. theaters, Pillion, directed by Harry Lighton, arrives courtesy of A24 before expanding nationwide on February 20. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård as Ray and Harry Melling (of Harry Potter fame) as Colin, two men who become involved in a consensual Sub/Dom relationship set in the UK.
While Pillion isn’t typically my kind of movie—I went in completely blind—it once again proves A24’s commitment to delivering bold, unconventional stories that stand apart from mainstream romance films.
Because of a crowded release schedule, I had the chance to briefly chat over Zoom with Skarsgård, Melling, and director Lighton together. During the interview, they discussed their characters, the dynamics of Ray and Colin’s relationship, and how they approached filming the movie’s intimate scenes. Lighton also shared that the film was inspired by the novel Box Hill, which served as the foundation for his screenplay.
As a longtime fan of Alexander Skarsgård dating back to his True Blood days—and as someone who loves King Kong and Godzilla—I also managed to sneak in a quick Monsterverse question during our conversation.
You can watch the full interview below, and be sure to catch Pillion in select theaters this weekend. Check back tomorrow for our full review!
