‘Vikings’ Actor Gustaf Skarsgard Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Psychological Horror ‘The Cannibal’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Vikings’ Actor Gustaf Skarsgard Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Psychological Horror ‘The Cannibal’ (EXCLUSIVE)WorldPing
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What happened

Swedish actor Gustaf Skarsgård, best known for “Vikings,” has started production on his feature directorial debut, psychological horror film “The Cannibal.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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Coverage timeline

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