Stellan Skarsgård Discusses Acting Challenges After Stroke Impacting Language

Stellan Skarsgård, the 74-year-old actor known for roles in "Dune" and "Andor," suffered a stroke three years ago which has impacted his memory and language abilities, making it difficult to remember names and follow complex thoughts. Despite these challenges, Skarsgård has adapted by using an earpiece to receive his lines quickly and neutrally from a prompter during filming, allowing him to continue working. He views the timing of the stroke as "perfect," occurring between filming seasons of "Andor" and the two "Dune" movies. Skarsgård remains grateful to be alive and is not afraid of dying, but fears not being capable of fully living and being boring. He has eight children, many of whom are actors, and rejects the "nepo baby" label for them, instead calling himself a "nepo daddy." His latest project includes starring in and executive producing the film "Sentimental Value," which explores themes of family and connection.