The Skeleton Twins (HBO)

About The Skeleton Twins (HBO)

The Skeleton Twins is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Craig Johnson and written by Johnson and Mark Heyman. The film follows two estranged twins who after cheating death on the same day, reunite and face the realities of their lives.

Making / Production

Directed by Craig Johnson and produced by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, and Jared Goldman, The Skeleton Twins was filmed primarily in Upstate New York. The cinematography was done by Reed Morano and the film was edited by Jennifer Lee. It was distributed by Roadside Attractions.

Actors

• Bill Hader as Milo Dean - Bill Hader plays Milo, a gay man and struggling actor. He brings a touch of comedy, deep emotion, and vulnerability to his character.
• Kristen Wiig as Maggie Dean - An imperfect and troubled woman, Maggie's character is brought to life by the versatile Kristen Wiig.
• Luke Wilson as Lance - Luke Wilson takes on the role of Lance, the laid back husband of Maggie, with affable charm and simplicity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Skeleton Twins marked the first dramatic project for both Wiig and Hader, who were previously known for their comedy, primarily on the show Saturday Night Live.
• Despite playing twins, in real life Kristen Wiig is seven years older than Bill Hader.
• The film was shot in just 22 days.

Awards

The Skeleton Twins was received well by critics and festival goers. It won the Screenwriting Award: U.S. Dramatic at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

Quotes

• "Sometimes I wish that we were strangers so that I could introduce myself all over again." - Milo
• "Are we gonna have one of those days, today?" - Maggie

Music, Soundtrack

• "Skeletons" by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
• "O Leaozinho" by Caetano Veloso
• "It's a Job" by Wolfmother