Dylan O'Brien, known for his versatile acting skills, recently confirmed he wore a fake mustache in the film "Saturday Night," where he portrayed Dan Aykroyd. This decision came after it was determined that O'Brien's hair follicles did not match those of the iconic actor, prompting the need for a faux facial accessory. Despite his initial doubts about his physical resemblance to Aykroyd, O'Brien embraced the role with dedication.
O'Brien had previously shot the film "Twinless," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. In this film, O'Brien sported a real mustache, contrasting with the artificial one he used for "Saturday Night." The actor expressed a preference for using his own facial hair, which he felt added authenticity to his character portrayal. The dynamic between twins in "Twinless" intrigued O'Brien, drawing him to the project. The film explores the unique loss and trauma experienced by individuals who lose a twin, a theme that resonated with O'Brien.
"We shot [Twinless] before Saturday Night, and that was not my mustache — that was a fake one." – Dylan O'Brien
Written by James Sweeney, the screenplay for "Twinless" captivated O'Brien with its fantastic and well-crafted narrative. The film features O'Brien as a character mourning the loss of his twin brother, a role that challenged him both emotionally and physically.
"They made me wear a fake one for Aykroyd because they said my hair follicles didn't match Dan Aykroyd's." – Dylan O'Brien
The transition from the authentic facial hair in "Twinless" to the synthetic mustache in "Saturday Night" presented its own set of challenges for O'Brien. Filming in Georgia's late summer humidity made wearing the fake mustache particularly arduous.
"I'm a little biased, but yeah. Also, wearing a fake mustache every day when it's humid in Georgia in the late summer —" – Dylan O'Brien
