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Despite his leading man good looks and general typecasting in brooding, self-serious, macho roles, Alexander Skarsgård is a big-time goofy weirdo.
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Charu Sinha, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
Even when healthy and at their best, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Norman Powell aren’t leading men on a true championship contender.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Thompson is taking on the mantle of the leading man this season, reprising his part as the second-eldest Bridgerton son.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Sigourney Weaver and Mads Mikkelsen, her leading man in horror movie Dust Bunny, were mutual fans of each another.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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Charu Sinha, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
Even when healthy and at their best, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Norman Powell aren’t leading men on a true championship contender.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Thompson is taking on the mantle of the leading man this season, reprising his part as the second-eldest Bridgerton son.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Sigourney Weaver and Mads Mikkelsen, her leading man in horror movie Dust Bunny, were mutual fans of each another.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Leading man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leading%20man. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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