Adelaide filmmaker Eleanor Wilson is receiving international attention as Wicker, the unusual new film she directed with her husband and filmmaking partner Alex Huston Fischer, continues to generate excitement online ahead of its Australian release.

The film has attracted significant attention because of its distinctive story and star-studded cast, which includes Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, Elizabeth Debicki and Richard E. Grant. The story follows an ostracised fisherwoman who asks a village basketmaker to create a husband for her from wicker. The unusual romance quickly creates tension and chaos within the conservative fishing village.

Wilson, who grew up in Adelaide's St Peters area and attended Wilderness School, said the reaction to the film has been remarkable. Promotional clips and the trailer have spread widely online, generating humorous reactions from audiences and turning the film into one of the more talked-about upcoming releases.

The film's unusual concept has helped it stand out online. Social-media users have particularly focused on Skarsgård's wicker character, with the actor appearing in a specially created handmade wicker costume. According to the filmmakers, Skarsgård embraced the unusual role without hesitation.

The viral attention has also produced unexpected promotional reactions from major brands, adding to the film's growing online profile. Wilson and Fischer have described the response as something that has developed beyond their expectations, with audiences creating their own jokes, reactions and tributes around the film.

Although the production was made internationally, Adelaide has played an important role in bringing Wicker to completion. Post-production and visual-effects work was undertaken by Adelaide-based company KOJO in Kent Town. The filmmakers deliberately pushed to complete post-production in Adelaide because of their connection to South Australia and the local creative industry's capabilities.

Sound production also involved Adelaide talent. Sound work, including the distinctive sounds associated with the wicker character, was completed at Adelaide Studios. Wilson said the filmmakers were particularly proud of the contribution made by South Australian creative professionals.

The Adelaide connection gives the film an important local dimension. While Wicker is an international production with an internationally recognised cast, significant parts of its post-production were completed in South Australia, demonstrating the role Adelaide's film and visual-effects industry can play in major productions.

Olivia Colman's involvement has added further interest for South Australian audiences. The acclaimed British actor plays the fisherwoman at the centre of the story. Wilson praised Colman's ability to move between comedy and dramatic performances, saying audiences should expect more emotional depth from the film than its playful trailer might initially suggest.

The film is scheduled to reach selected Australian cinemas on 26 November 2026. Its Australian festival journey has already included the Melbourne International Film Festival, where Wicker was selected as the 2026 opening-night film.

For Adelaide's film community, the project represents a notable international showcase for local filmmaking and post-production talent. Wilson's success also highlights how South Australian filmmakers and production companies can contribute to projects featuring internationally recognised actors.

As online interest continues to grow, Wicker is expected to remain one of the more distinctive Australian cinema releases of 2026. For Wilson, the film's journey from an unusual creative idea to an internationally discussed production represents a major achievement for an Adelaide filmmaker working on the global stage.