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Alexander Skarsgård’s Hilarious Waxing Prep Hints at Murderbot Season 2 Plot Twist!

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Attention! This piece discusses spoilers for Murderbot season 1, episode 3 and Artificial Condition. Alexander Skarsgård employed an amusing method to ready himself for his leading role in Apple TV+’s Murderbot, which might also hint at a significant plot point in the second novel. Known as Murderbot in the series, Alexander Skarsgård portrays the SecUnit character. Critics have already commended Skarsgård for bringing the character to life in live-action, and there’s a general agreement that he’s an excellent fit for the socially awkward android. His impressive performance wasn’t just luck; Alexander Skarsgård dedicated considerable effort, including some surprising and comedic measures, to prepare for his role as SecUnit.

The Apple TV+ series “Murderbot” is adapted from Martha Wells’ “The Murderbot Diaries,” but it doesn’t always stick closely to the acclaimed science fiction novels. For instance, there have been significant alterations made to the character of David Dastmalchian’s Dr. Gurathin, and various book elements have been broadened and extended for the series. However, “Murderbot” does remain quite true to the source material in certain aspects, like the overall plot and Martha Wells’ distinctive sarcastic and dry sense of humor. One of the more unexpected and amusing book continuities is handled by Alexander Skarsgård, and it might be more significant than it appears.

Alexander Skarsgård Wanted To Be “Hairless” To Play Murderbot & Had Regular Waxing Sessions

Skarsgård Got Multiple Full-Body Brazillian Waxes Over The Course Of Murderbot’s Six-Month Shoot

During an interview with USA Today, Alexander Skarsgaard shared that he maintained a completely bald look throughout the filming of “Murderbot” to accurately portray his character. Since Murderbot, being an artificial SecUnit, doesn’t possess body hair, Skarsgaard demonstrated great commitment to this aspect of the role by staying hairless.

I foolishly decided to go completely bald-body. So, I opted for full-body waxing, like a Brazilian from head to toe. It was excruciating and then, to top it off, I had to endure this ordeal every month for six months leading up to a photo shoot. That was an absolutely dreadful decision.

Skarsgård deeply regretted that choice, yet it demonstrated his commitment to portraying Murderbot authentically. However, it’s evident that he wouldn’t want to repeat the experience. Skarsgård’s waxing routine, although amusing, might have held a significant implication for Murderbot and its prospects beyond the first season.

Murderbot Is Hairless, But That Isn’t Important Until The Second Book

Murderbot’s Hairlessness Only Comes Up In Artificial Condition, But Murderbot Is Adapting All Systems Red

Alexander Skarsgard’s choice to be entirely bald for the role in “Murderbot” aligns with a significant plot detail from the “Murderbot Diaries” books. In “Artificial Condition,” Murderbot disclosed that SecUnits, like itself, are completely hairless except for their heads and eyebrows. The hair on their heads is meant to make them appear less threatening to human clients, while the absence of body hair facilitates the wearing of skin-tight armor more comfortably. Interestingly, Murderbot also mentions that being bald made it feel less human-like, which it found enjoyable.

In the novel “Artificial Condition,” Murderbot is persuaded by ART to alter its genetic makeup and sprout body hair, making it resemble an enhanced human rather than a SecUnit. This significant event in “Artificial Condition” occurs because Murderbot initially resisted becoming more human, but ultimately agreed to the procedure to evade capture by its enigmatic Company. However, the absence of body hair on Murderbot is entirely irrelevant to the first book in the series, “All Systems Red,” which serves as the basis for the television adaptation of Murderbot’s adventures in season 1.

Alexander Skarsgård’s Waxing Routine May Hint Toward A Murderbot Season 2 Storyline

Murderbot Might Already Be Thinking Ahead To Adapting Artificial Condition In Season 2

It seems possible that Alexander Skarsgaard’s decision to undergo waxing could be indicative of his and the creators’ preparations for Murderbot season 2, as this may align with the character’s reconfiguration in “Artificial Condition,” the second book in the series. The significance of this hair removal won’t become apparent until Murderbot reaches the middle of the second book, suggesting that they are already planning ahead.

It seems quite plausible that the second season of Murderbot is in the works given that the show had an opportunity to give Murderbot body hair, but chose not to. Since has already deviated significantly from its source material, it’s possible that the Apple TV+ team opted for these changes without requiring Skarsgaard to undergo full-body waxing. This could be a sign of Skarsgaard’s commitment to the role, or it might suggest that Apple is planning to expand into a multi-season series. At the very least, this decision indicates that Skarsgaard is already thinking about future installments of the Murderbot Diaries.

Murderbot Release Schedule
Episode Title Release Date
FreeCommerce May 16
Eye Contact May 16
Risk Assessment May 23
Escape Velocity Protocol May 30
Rogue War Tracker Infinite June 6
Command Feed June 13
Complementary Species June 20
Foreign Object June 27
All Systems Red July 4
The Perimeter July 11

Despite Alexander Skarsgård’s meticulous preparations for his role hinting at the potential for a second season of Murderbot, nothing is set in stone. Only audience engagement can ensure that the show continues. As of now, we don’t have access to viewership data, making it uncertain how successful the series might be. Fervently hoping that Murderbot captivates viewers as much as the books did, allowing it to fully utilize the solid foundation it has already established.

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2025-05-28 15:08

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