However, when it came to O’Brien he didn’t do a lot in the lead up to this shoot. I’m sure it’s possible that he maybe watched some sketches or some of Aykroyd’s classic ‘80s movies.

O'Brien also previously told EW that he was drawn to Twinless — in which he plays a character mourning the loss of his twin brother — because he was intrigued by the dynamic between twins.

Aykroyd's shoes remained unfilled after the strike lifted in November. "They still hadn't cast it, and so I just said, 'F--- it,'" O'Brien remembers. "I laid it down on the tape, and then I went in ...

Saturday Night lead costumer designer Danny Glicker knew he had a delicate job when designing Dylan O’Brien’s short shorts for his portrayal of Dan Aykroyd, and wanted to ensure the actor had ...

Dylan O'Brien and Lamorne Morris are set to play two original 'Saturday Night Live' cast members in Jason Reitman's feature 'SNL 1975.' O'Brien has landed the role of Dan Aykroyd, while Morris is set ...

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