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New Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dylan O'Brien to star alongside Mark Ruffalo and Ruth Madeley in Being Heumann
Dylan O'Brien, best known for the Maze Runner series, is the latest to join the upcoming film Being Heumann. He joins previously announced cast members Mark Ruffalo and Ruth Madeley. The film is an adaptation of the bestselling memoir from disability activist Judy Heumann, titled Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist. While Madeley plays the titular role, Ruffalo essays Joseph Califano, the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Jimmy Carter. O'Brien will play Evan White, one of the few reporters covering the San Francisco disability rights protests.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dylan O'Brien joins 'Being Heumann'
Hollywood actor Dylan O'Brien, best known for his role in "Maze Runner", is set to star in "Being Heumann". The 33-year-old actor will appear alongside Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo in the upcoming film, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. The film is an adaptation of the bestselling memoir from disability activist Judy Heumann, titled "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist". The book chronicles the journey of Heumann's struggle for inclusion and mentions her role in the disability rights movement. She led the movement alongside Ed Roberts and Javed Abidi, in 1977. The movement lasted for 28 days. "Being Heumann" is directed by Sian Heder and will have O'Brien essaying the role of Evan White, one of the few reporters covering the San Francisco disability rights protests. Madeley plays the titular role in the film. Ruffalo will portray Joseph Califano, the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Jimmy Carter, who was initially doubtful to sign off on civil rights legislation affecting the disabled community. The film is produced by David Permut under Permut Presentations and Kevin Walsh through The Walsh Company. John W. Beach and Kevin Cleary are producing under Gravity Squared Entertainment O'Brien will next appear in a black comedy film, "Twinless". Directed by James Sweeney, the film is slated to release in September. PTI
Edinburgh Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Harrowing disaster which killed 11 people now 'heartbreaking' Netflix film
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Deepwater Horizon, the emotionally charged retelling of real-life events, stands as a must-see film for those who seek both drama and heart-touching narratives. Peter Berg's 2016 disaster movie provides an unflinching look at the devastating Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that occurred in 2010. The narrative pays tribute to the 11 workers who died during the tragic incident and features an all-star cast including Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, Gina Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, and Dylan O'Brien. Debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie hit theatres in September 2016. Despite being made on a hefty budget of $110 million, Deepwater Horizon didn't fare well commercially, earning just shy of $122 million globally – failing to recoup its costs. Nonetheless, it snagged two Oscar nominations for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects, and won Best Sound at the 70th BAFTA Awards. Mark Wahlberg, on ABC News' Good Morning America, spoke of his unease during filming. "What was really sketchy is when they lit me and Dylan O'Brien on fire," he said. (Image: Dumfries And Galloway Standard) "They lit us on fire, and I didn't feel too comfortable with that. They put gel and stuff on you, but then, you know, they put some other fluid on you and then they light you on fire and then they walk away. "And then the other guy goes and grabs his coffee and then he's like, 'Hold on a second. We ready to roll?' And I'm like, 'Dude, I'm on fire. Roll!'," reports the Daily Record. On the message the film tried to convey, he said: "Everybody knew about the environmental disaster, and it was horrific. But what people failed to recognize, or at least what the media failed to acknowledge, I think to the point where it was deserved, was that 11 people lost their lives. That was overlooked and for me it was a big surprise." The film was adapted from a December 2010 New York Times article, Deepwater Horizon's Final Hours, written by David Barstow, David Rohde, and Stephanie Saul. The screenplay was written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Matthew Sand. Mark added: "Once I read the script and I read the New York Times piece, I was just shocked. I realise obviously a lot of people were affected, jobs were lost, the fishing industry was completely destroyed, but 11 people lost their lives. (Image: HANDOUT / FREE FROM PR) "Other people can find other jobs and other means, but those people aren't coming back. And we wanted to acknowledge them and their memory and honour them in a way that we felt they deserved and it was long overdue." Deepwater Horizon, released to critical acclaim, was a winner among audiences too. One critic said: "Admittedly, the heroics are overblown, but there's a devastating clarity in the way the script defines the causes of the disaster." Praise continued to roll in, with another viewer saying: "Deepwater Horizon is that rare disaster blockbuster that is thrilling without sacrificing story or character." Another wrote: "In short, Peter Berg has done it again. You come out shaken with excitement, but with a touch of shame, too, at being so easily thrilled." Another viewer said: "BLOCK BUSTER! I only do 5 stars for a very few films. Great story, awesome cast and acting. Gripping visually. Great pacing. This movie checks all of the boxes for an action flick." The sentiment was echoed by another reviewer who wrote: "One of the best disaster movies I've seen, apparently very close to the true events. Had me gripped right up to the emotional 'silent' conclusion. See it." Another said: "One of the few disaster movies I have watched more than once for the excellent acting and the reality of the events. The movie does a great job focusing on the men and women involved. We understand not only the enormity of the spill but the danger and mentality of the workers and officials." Deepwater Horizon is available to stream on Netflix.
New York Post
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dylan O'Brien slammed by trans sibling for lack of support: ‘He hasn't spoken to me in over a year'
Dylan O'Brien's alleged family drama is being exposed. The 33-year-old actor was recently called out by his trans sibling, Julz, after he opened up about their relationship last year at the Sundance Film Festival. While promoting his queer thriller film 'Ponyboi' at the time, O'Brien told Vulture, 'I have a trans, non-binary sibling and I know people in my personal life as well who are queer. I am so grateful for how much it deepens my experience in this world.' 8 Dylan O'Brien and his sibling Julz. Julz O'Brien/Instagram But after Gay Times shared an Instagram post on May 1 with a writeup of O'Brien's comments and details about his alleged close bond with his sibling, Julz shared a very different side to the story in the comments section. First, Julz clarified, 'I'm actually trans masc and go by he/they pronouns,' after the Queer Times post said Julz is trans non-binary. 8 Dylan O'Brien's sibling Julz in a mirror selfie. Julz O'Brien/Instagram Julz then called O'Brien out while responding to another person's comment that accused O'Brien's girlfriend, model Rachael Lange, of being homophobic and racist. 'He also hasn't spoken to me in over a year,' Julz wrote. 'He didn't check in when I had top surgery. He didn't even wish me a happy bday last week!' 'But glad I could deepen his experience in this world and make the world live him that much more,' Julz added with a smirking face emoji. 8 Dylan O'Brien in an Instagram photo. Dylan O'Brien/Instagram 8 Dylan O'Brien. Dylan O'Brien/Instagram 8 Julz in a mirror selfie. Julz O'Brien/Instagram In another comment, Julz wrote, 'Kinda funny that this article didn't ask me for a single thing about myself? It's about me and uses my photo. I'm not even tagged.' The Post has reached out to O'Brien's rep for comment. Julz previously posted an Instagram tribute to O'Brien on the actor's birthday in August 2022. 8 Dylan O'Brien and his sibling Julz. Julz O'Brien/Instagram Alongside photos of the pair, Julz wrote, 'Happy Birthday, Dyl!! Love you so much 🎉💥🕺🏼🍻🥳🤙🏼.' Two years earlier, Julz called the 'Teen Wolf' alum their 'very first best friend' in another birthday tribute. In 2019, Julz shared a throwback picture of the siblings and wrote, 'I know I'm over a week late on this one, but I was too busy celebrating with you in person to fish out a cutie pic of us🕺🏼🥳 HAPPY 28TH BIRTHDAY LIL BRO! I love you literally more than I know how to express ♥️.' 8 Dylan O'Brien in a photo with his sibling Julz. Julz O'Brien/Instagram O'Brien stars in 'Ponyboi' as Vinnie, the secret lover and pimp of a young intersex worker (played by River Gallo). The film premiered at Sundance in Jan. 2024 and comes out in theaters in June. 8 Dylan O'Brien at the Deadline 2025 Sundance Film Festival Studio. Deadline via Getty Images He told Adobe last year about the film, 'Going in, I was extremely uneducated on intersex and the intersex community. This was such an enlightening experience for me, and [River is] someone I hold so dearly now: a friend I'll have with me for the rest of my life.'
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Sweeney 'Twinless': Sundance List 2025
Sundance audiences love films that catch them off guard, and Twinless does just that. James Sweeney's latest feature—his long-awaited follow-up to Straight Up—begins as a sharp-witted indie about grief and human connection. As it unfolds, it transforms into something far more unexpected: a darkly funny, psychologically intricate thriller that defies convention. Premiering to an electrified Sundance crowd, Twinless showcases Dylan O'Brien in a mesmerizing dual performance, with Sweeney himself portraying a man whose grief pulls him into murky, unsettling territory. Infused with razor-sharp humor, raw emotion, and twists that leave audiences reeling, Twinless cements Sweeney as one of the most daring and distinctive filmmakers in this year's Sundance lineup. Before the festival, we sat down with him to talk about the film, his creative process, and what's next. Watch the full interview below or here.Q: Where are you from?A: I'm from Alaska, primarily. I moved around a bit because I'm a military brat.Q: What is the most Alaskan thing about yourself?A: I refer to this as the Lower 48.Q: Are you a Sundance virgin?A: Yes. I mean, I've applied to Sundance many times. I mean, finally being at Sundance after a decade of trying to get through, it feels like comeuppance. No, but it's really wonderful. I'm really grateful and excited. Q: What's the buzz about your movie?A: There are twins in it, and Dylan O'Brien is phenomenal.Q: Can you describe your character in Twinless?A: I play Dennis, who is a graphic designer who lives in Portland, and he is very lonely.Q: What do you have in common with Dennis?A: We're the same size. We actually wore some of my wardrobe. I'm also at times lonely. And I'm a twin. Not identical though.Q: Did you always plan to play Dennis?A: I guess when I wrote the movie on some level, I was hoping to play Dennis, but I think I was more interested in getting the movie made, so I never made anyone do it, but somehow here I am. I had a really supportive producer who saw my first film and liked it, which I also star in, and he's like, 'Do it again!' And I did.Q: How long did it take to make ?A: I wrote the first draft in 2015. It is, oh, it's now 2025, so it's taken 10 years.Q: Why did you shoot on film?A: I think shooting on film was about process. There's something organic and even a bit nostalgic, but I think it kind of changed the way we worked because you only have so much film, and I think it just makes everybody a little bit more conscientious with their time, which I think is the most integral part of filmmaking.Q: Were all the actors in the support group scene twins?A: So all the actors, even the background talent in the support group scene, are played by real twin actors, which was a fun casting challenge to do. But also a little difficult because some people didn't want to, because they didn't want to have to imagine their twin being dead. But we made them do it anyway.Q: What was your collaboration like with your cinematographer?A: My cinematographer, I met freshman year of film school and we've been shooting together ever since. So I'd say, yeah, he and I have… I don't know, what does bromance mean? Q: What is your approach to genre in filmmaking?A: The real genre of life is multifaceted, and there is humor, and there is heartbreak, and I don't think you can have one without the other. I think it's all just different notes in a song.Q: How do you deal with grief in Twinless?A: Well, I don't think that grief is a straight line, so I think sometimes it's two steps forward, one step back. But I also think it's very much unique to the individual. One of the big themes of Twinless is forgiveness, and I think that has much to do with forgiveness of yourself as much as it is for other people. And I think it's one of the most beautiful things that makes us human.Q: What was your first creative inspiration?A: Well, the most seminal piece of work of art for me was Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And I stand by that.Q: How obsessed are you with Buffy?A: I own the box set of all seven seasons. I've seen all 144 episodes multiple times. It's the only show where I know episodes by the title of them. And I think it really instigated my care over how important a title is. Q: What was your first acting experience?A: I played the chair in a regional production of Beauty and the Beast. And I did have lines. I know it sounds like you're just a chair, but I was in all black and I just pushed the chair around. But I think I, actually I don't know if it was a musical or not, but if it was, I think I had a solo.Q: Have you had any 'normal' jobs?A: My first job, I was a cashier at Walmart. My second, I was an employee at Cold Stone and I sang for tips. I've been a telemarketer. I thought about keeping the high-net-worth subscriptions that I was selling subscriptions to the Pasadena and Geffen Playhouse. I'm like, oh, these are patrons of the art. I should call them when I'm raising money for my first feature. I didn't do that, but I felt like a breach of ethics. I'm a good person. Q: What's your most LA story?A: I was an overnight guest at the Gamble House courtesy of a USC architecture student. I hope I'm allowed to say this. We were very respectful of the space. And I cooked salmon and Israeli couscous in the kitchen. And yeah, it was a beautiful night.Q: Where do you want Twinless to go after Sundance?A: Theaters. My favorite thing to do is to go to the movies. And Twinless, it's a comedy. I know it sounds like it's not based on the logline, but, yeah, I think it's best enjoyed with people who know nothing about it and are just there to turn off their phone and watch a movie.Q: What's next for you?A: Jury duty. I literally come back from Sundance and then I go to jury duty.
