{"id":1450469,"date":"2025-09-06T03:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T02:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaytimes.com\/?p=1450469"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:39:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:39:21","slug":"twinless-dylan-obrien-breaks-down-his-toe-sucking-scene-with-james-sweeney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaytimes.com\/films\/twinless-dylan-obrien-breaks-down-his-toe-sucking-scene-with-james-sweeney\/","title":{"rendered":"Twinless: Dylan O’Brien breaks down his toe sucking scene with James Sweeney"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dylan O’Brien has dished about his toe-sucking scene with James Sweeney in <\/span>Twinless. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Attention! Major, we repeat, major spoilers ahead!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

On 5 September, US moviegoers were finally treated to the highly anticipated dark comedy-drama.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Written and directed by Sweeney, <\/span>Twinless<\/span><\/em> follows two young men, Roman (O’Brien) and Dennis (Sweeney), who meet at a support group for people who have lost their twin. As they bond over their shared circumstance, the pair form an unlikely \u2013 and intense \u2013 friendship.<\/span><\/p>\n

The synopsis adds: “Roman and Dennis both search for solace and an identity without their other halves and soon become inseparable outside the group. But when Roman meets Dennis’ ebullient co-worker Marcie, all is revealed to be not what it seems, as each man harbours secrets that could unravel everything.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Twinless<\/span><\/em>\u00a0also stars Lauren Graham (<\/span>Gilmore Girls<\/span><\/em>), Tasha Smith (<\/span>Survival of the Thickest<\/span><\/em>), Chris Perfetti (<\/span>Abbott Elementary<\/span><\/em>), Susan Park (<\/span>Snowpiercer<\/span><\/em>) and Cree Cicchino (<\/span>And Just Like That\u2026<\/span><\/em>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Since its release, <\/span>Twinless<\/span><\/em> has received a certified <\/span>98% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes<\/span><\/a>. The film has also earned rave reviews for its clever comedic moments, shocking plot twists and exploration of grief and friendship.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly<\/em><\/a><\/span>, O’Brien and Sweeney opened up about all things <\/span>Twinless<\/span><\/em>, including the unhinged toe sucking moment between their characters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Again, major spoilers ahead \u2013\u00a0you have been warned. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The pivotal moment occurs during Roman and Dennis’ hockey game trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While relaxing in their hotel room, Dennis works up the courage to tell Roman his three big secrets, which are: he is not<\/em> a twin; he had a sexual encounter with Roman’s deceased twin Rocky, and he was present the night Rocky died.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, before revealing the shocking news, Dennis offers Roman a foot massage that later progresses into an awkward toe-sucking moment, stemming from the former’s desire to recreate the sexual chemistry he had with Rocky.<\/span><\/p>\n

When discussing the jaw-dropping scene, O’Brien told <\/span>Entertainment Weekly <\/span><\/em>that he took extra precautions to make sure his feet were ready.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“We were shooting in a real hotel. So, there was a tub, and before we shot it, I went in and scrubbed away,” he explained. <\/span><\/p>\n

Elsewhere in their interview, Sweeney talked about filming Roman’s violent reaction to Dennis’ secret. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the emotionally charged scene, O’Brien’s character is shown from behind while he brutally beats his new friend between their hotel beds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“We tried to take a more objective approach to how we shot that. Conveniently, it also made it easier to choreograph and didn’t require a stunt double,” he explained. <\/span><\/p>\n

“In terms of audience reactions, that more sobering approach is actually more painful to watch. Because now they have to use their imagination of what’s happening.” <\/span><\/p>\n

Twinless<\/span><\/em> is now playing in US theatres. As of this writing, an international release date for the film has not been announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the trailer and a few clips from the film below.<\/p>\n