‘Twinless’: Dylan O’Brien reveals why his film with James Sweeney was rejected by 'the whole town': ‘We’re in the safe-decision era’

‘Twinless’, one of Dylan O’Brien’s latest projects, has been garnering critical praise, with many praising the actor for presenting one of his best performances yet.In a recent interview, actor Dylan O'Brien discussed 'Twinless.

' O'Brien shared his initial concerns about the film's reception, noting that its unconventional plot was a risk in an industry that now favors "safe-decision" projects. Read on to learn more.

Dylan O’Brien on the reception that ‘Twinless’ has received since its release

While in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor shared that he was a little bit worried about the kind of reception the film would receive, stating that “We’re in the safe-decision era. If something is financially bankable and predictable in terms of an IP, then that’s way more likely to get a green light than something like ‘Twinless’, where you can’t say for sure if an audience is going to go along for the ride”.He continued, saying that he was extremely happy with the kind of response the film received, even when the “whole town” rejected his and James Sweeney’s film from the get go. He revealed that people were often taken aback by the character’s flaws, and if they have any redeemable or “forgiveable” qualities in them or not. He cited that a lot of people in the industry now approach films with a mindset about whether it will “turn the audience off” or not.

He also added, “At the end of the day, we really constructed an intimate and personal-feeling piece. So I’m really proud that it’s gotten the response that it has so far”.

About ‘Twinless’

O’Brein and James Sweeney star together in his upcoming film, where the two meet while attending a support group. The group, meant for twins who have lost their other twin for any reason, comes together in support of one another to cope with the loss. The two build a bond slowly but surely and help each other deal with their grief and trauma. The film was released earlier this year in January and garnered a lot of attention from people. The film gained traction and was well praised by critics from all around. Dylan will next be seen in ‘Anniversary’, a thriller film all set for release next month. Other than that, starring alongside Rachel McAdams, he will be seen on the big screen in ‘Send Help’, a much-anticipated film by Sam Raimi.