Why was Stellan Skarsgård surprised by Alexander Skarsgård joining the military?

Stellan felt surprised as he perceived it as a potential act of rebellion from his son, although Alexander later clarified it was about independence.

When did Alexander Skarsgård decide to pursue acting?

Alexander began seriously pursuing acting after completing his military duty and drama studies in college, with his first role being in 'Zoolander'.

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Stellan Skarsgård's Military Shock: 'I Felt F***ed!'

Q: How did Stellan Skarsgård avoid military service?

Stellan avoided mandatory service by having a friend write a letter to the draft board claiming he smoked hashish, leading to his deferment.

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Summary

Stellan Skarsgård was surprised by son Alexander's military enlistment.
Alexander enlisted in Swedish Marines seeking his own path.
Stellan avoided service via a staged drug use letter.

Stellan Skarsgård's Military Shock: 'I Felt F***ed!'

Stellan Skarsgård recently revealed his initial surprise and feeling of being 'f***ed' when his son, Alexander Skarsgård, enlisted in the Swedish armed forces at age 19. Alexander explained his decision was about finding his own path, contrasting with their bohemian upbringing, rather than an act of rebellion.

Despite his apprehension, Stellan stated he never interfered with his children's choices, preferring them to learn through their own experiences. He recalled how he managed to avoid mandatory military service himself by having a friend write a letter to the draft board claiming drug use.

Alexander later pursued acting after his military duty and drama studies, landing a role in 'Zoolander' early in his career. He humorously recounted his initial naivete about the acting profession, believing it was an easy path after his first audition.