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Twinless Opens in Theaters Friday as O’Brien, Sweeney Decry Leak That Pulled Film From Sundance Stream

The Sundance-lauded dark comedy reaches theaters following online leaks that forced its removal from the festival’s streaming portal.

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From left, Dylan O’Brien, Aisling Franciosi and James Sweeney in “Twinless.” (Roadside Attractions/TNS)
Dylan O’Brien’s Roman, left, and James Sweeney’s Dennis form an unusual bond in “Twinless.” (Courtesy of Roadside Attractions)

Overview

  • James Sweeney writes, directs, produces and co-stars opposite Dylan O’Brien in a grief-driven dark comedy about two men who bond after losing identical twins.
  • Early reviews highlight an intentional late tonal pivot that deepens the story, praising O’Brien’s layered turn—including flashbacks as his character’s twin—while noting some pacing issues.
  • The film opens nationwide on September 5 with an R rating and a 1 hour 40 minute runtime.
  • At the Los Angeles premiere, O’Brien called the leak “sucked” and Sweeney condemned piracy, after clips circulating on social platforms led Sundance to pull the title from its online portal.
  • Sweeney and O’Brien’s work drew festival recognition, with ABC7 reporting a U.S. Dramatic Audience Award for the film and a Special Jury Award for O’Brien.