Dylan O’Brien’s deep pain shapes his most personal role in the double

for Dylan O’Brien,,,,, Two persons It means facing his already fearful emotions.

O’Brien, 34, told exclusively US Weekly. “I think in a horrible way because I’m worried I can’t handle it.”

However, the 34-year-old found himself attracted to the script, which, as he puts it, is a very “unique loss”.

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Written and directed by O’Brien’s Ribs James Sweeney,,,,, Double CAst plays a multi-functional actor who plays the Romans, a man in his twenties trying to deal with the death of his twins, that brother Rocky. In a sad support group, Roman connects with Dennis (Sweeney), the soul of a “twin” that soon becomes his fragile lifeline. But as their friendship deepens – boundaries blur – secrets threaten their bonds to open: Dennis is not a twin at all, but a man who once had a night with Rocky and seeks the Romans with false excuses.

“These are common feelings: loneliness and sadness, identity, friendship,” O’Brien explained. us More information about his most personal role:

US Weekly: How do you portray this intense emotion realistically?

Dylan O’Brien: I suffered some loss, but for the most part, I was very lucky. I still have my parents and most of my family and friends. But I think I am a very sensitive person. I have other areas of deep pain that certainly feel in my world. I have always been a person who is truly deeply shocked by the experiences of others. So, the whole work certainly shocked me. We are talking about this unique type of sadness and a unique type of loss. When I first read it, I thought it was a beautiful memory of this existence on Earth, something I had never seen before, and I felt like I was treated so respectfully, sensitively and beautifully.

us: That was how you fit into the Romans, and who was so sympathetic?

DOB: I just felt him. I’m just that guy. I mean, in a way that I don’t necessarily happen, like that. I am not a person who interacts with my craft in a way that takes training or technology for a living. There are many different ways to solve this problem. And I learned it in this primitive way because I didn’t go to school, didn’t train, and didn’t learn all of this. I didn’t attend classes when I was a kid. This is not the way I found this method. The only thing I can rely on is my true connection to things. This is the deepest feeling I’ve ever had [character] once. It’s just something I’m really close to. It just hit me.

us: How do you and James find chemistry on screen as Insta-Firds?

DOB: James and I had all kinds of life conversations. This can be difficult whenever you try to measure whether you want to work with someone. You have lunch, like, “Oh, are we going to go to a movie?” You’re like, “Yeah, they seem OK, but I don’t really know them.” What James and I do really effortlessly is talking about life. And we are both very sensitive. We have experienced a lot of similarities, and I think we appreciate similar things like intimacy in love, and what exists for us.

us: Rome went through a lot in this movie. Do you have a proudest scene?

DOB: [There’s a] Hotel room scene [where Roman breaks down] This moment even shocked me. I can’t believe what happened because it’s so real. The pain inside me is so painful, we are all excited in our own way, but it represents [Roman] This concept, this story, this person. People have experienced it [actual twin loss] In this world, this is just something I really get close to.

us: That scene was so timid. How do you prepare for such an emotionally heavy scene?

DOB: [The hotel scene] It was the first shot in the movie. This is my first performance scene. It’s fun because so much is instant learning. In this business, being on the spot and doing things is a brand new game of ball even if you train or go to school. But I’ve done it long enough to at least learn about myself. If I have a real emotional or fragile scene [in the past]I will be tight for the day because I will feel nervous and very sensitive to my space. I would think, “Oh, I need to go inward,” when I’m very loose when I work. I’m very firm in accepting the work, but I think part of what makes me comfortable is that I love laughing, I love jokes, and the community where I love doing things. So in the past, I came in and suddenly thought, “No, today I can’t talk to anyone, I need to focus.” Because, what if I wander around and then I can’t execute the emotions? And I think that once made me back. Because it’s open [this film] I acted like I always did. You would never know I had something so serious to execute. I didn’t approach it rashly. I was ready for nothing before. I want to respect it for the word, and it’s also something that the actors, I’ve never really done before. So I only remember the words, but I never practiced it. I know I want to keep it as fresh as possible. You can’t rehearse. So I approach it the way I do every day: loose, comfortable, but surely convey the space we need. Our staff respected this very much and provided great support for us and James to listen to everything I needed. I don’t know that I will always be proud of a scene in my life.

us: Your scenario Lauren Grahamwho plays your estranged mom, feels very primitive and alive. Did they improvise?

DOB: this [second scene we have together] Completely improvised. It’s one of the only improvisations in the movie, because James is a truly talented writer, the dialogue is specific and great, with intentions in terms of seeds and repayment. But when we argue in the kitchen, we’re trying different things [for that scene] every time. Ultimately, we are really working to make it a true portrayal of sad mother and son, yelling at each other and having all these feelings. They still have a long way to go to communicate with each other. One thing I like about this story is that there is no bow and Lauren in the movie. I think that’s so human. I love you can’t see us in a montage hug. I really love it [Lauren]. I remember she was so excited that day that we yelled at each other.

us: You said that unless there is an intention behind it, you don’t like sex scenes, and Two persons There are multiple intimate scenes. Why do they feel they need it?

DOB: on the one hand, [with] Rocky, in such a short time, we need to know who this guy is. he [has] Such performance. I think that’s part of him. He is the kind of person who can walk to you in a dark restaurant and immediately make your snacks and eyes wondering he wants to bump you. That’s very interesting! I love people like this, they have their own sexual behavior, they are sexual creatures, they like it.

us: Rome is also close to his girlfriend Marcie Isle of Franceosi.

DOB: Yes. He is an inward character and I think he’s open up throughout the struggle, especially what he’s currently going through. He has never actually been to many other cities, let alone traveling the world or meeting many other people, so I love seeing Rome with Marcy, which brought him. From the moment she entered his life, he became so cute. He has these lovely moments, these little stupid, cute side, yes, he’s also a close side in terms of his sexuality, and I think it’s really warm.

us: Finally, you’ve been speaking out, hoping to see rom-coms make a comeback. Why?

DOB: What I miss today is the intention and maturity of this kind of film. We still have them, but it’s like they need to be stupid and cheap. That’s not the case – A-level actor did Rom-Coms! Finally, you will cry at the end of the movie. There are clever, sly conversations, chemistry and interesting sequences. I think Twins, IHere is an example of going back to these types of movies.

This interview has been edited and condensed to ensure clarity.

Two persons Now in the theater.