Is Dylan O’Brien’s Upcoming Film Based On Olsen Twins’ Life?

Dylan O’Brien is set to star in the upcoming dark comedy Twinless, a film that explores the complex and poignant relationship between two grieving men. The story delves into their obsession with each other after they meet at a twin bereavement support group, forming a unique and unlikely connection. O’Brien, who plays Roman and his deceased twin brother Rocky, expressed his fascination with the concept of twins and the specific grief that comes with losing one, calling it a “very specific loss and trauma” that most people can’t fully understand.

The film, which is a contender at the Sundance Film Festival, is written and directed by James Sweeney, who also stars alongside O’Brien. Sweeney, reflecting on his own experiences, admitted that growing up in a time when twins like the Olsen twins were idolized influenced the movie. He also shared that the idea of twins captured his imagination, particularly because, as a military brat who frequently moved, he longed for that deep, unshakable connection that comes with being a twin.

A scene in the movie features a character watching It Takes Two, one of the Olsen twins’ famous films, which Sweeney said symbolizes how a twin can be an ideal best friend—someone you can share everything with.

In Twinless, Roman (O’Brien) is struggling to cope after the death of his twin brother, Rocky. While attending a support group for people who have lost a twin, Roman meets Dennis (Sweeney), and the two bond over their shared grief and trauma. Sweeney described their relationship as complementary, as they each bring their own emotional baggage into the friendship, allowing them to connect in a meaningful way.

The film will be released in theaters on January 23, 2025, and promises to be a heart-wrenching yet darkly humorous exploration of loss, friendship, and the unspoken bond between twins.

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