Actor Alexander Skarsgård Reflects on Early Career Audition Struggles

Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård recently opened up about the struggles he faced early in his career, particularly dealing with failed auditions that left him feeling devastated and full of self-doubt. Despite having roles in projects like Zoolander, Skarsgård was often forced to audition for parts he felt he didn't connect with, fearing that refusing auditions would lead to losing his agent. He described these experiences as horrible, recounting moments of crying in the shower and feeling 'filthy in his soul' with zero confidence. Skarsgård admitted to feeling like the worst actor in the world and questioned his dignity for auditioning when he felt he was wasting casting directors' time. Nevertheless, he persevered, eventually achieving a breakthrough with HBO's Generation Kill in 2008 and later earning critical acclaim and awards for roles in Big Little Lies and other projects. Today, he continues to find success with prominent roles in series like Murderbot and Succession, demonstrating resilience despite his early career challenges.