Archive · 5 Sep 2025
James Sweeney Reacts to 'Twinless' Leak, Urges Theater Attendance
James Sweeney's movie, 'Twinless,' is coming out soon, but a part of it got leaked online.
Sweeney is the writer, director, and actor in the film.
It's about a man who meets another man at a support group for people who lost twins.
The movie won an award at Sundance.
The film includes comedy and drama.
Sweeney hopes people will go see the film in theaters despite the leak.
He also discussed the challenges of balancing creative vision with the pressures of film production.
The film also stars Dylan O'Brien and explores grief and mental health.
James Sweeney's film 'Twinless' is set to premiere in theaters.
A sex scene from the film was leaked online before the release.
Sweeney directed, wrote, and stars in the dark comedy.
'Twinless' won the Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic at Sundance.
The film explores grief through a unique lens.
- Who
- James Sweeney, writer, director, and star of Twinless.
- What
- Sweeney addressed the leak of a sex scene from his film Twinless and encouraged audiences to see the film in theaters.
- When
- The film premieres in theaters on Friday.
- Where
- The interview was conducted on Deadline.
- Why
- Sweeney wants audiences to experience the movie and to support the film after a sex scene was leaked.
- Film Title
- Twinless
- Director, Writer, and Star
- James Sweeney
- Co-stars
- Dylan O'Brien, Lauren Graham
- Premise
- A gay man meets a man at a twin bereavement group.
- Release Date
- Friday (in theaters)
- Sundance Award
- Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic