Dylan O’Brien has long been a fan-favourite for a romantic comedy lead, and in his recent interview with me, The Movie Dweeb, he finally weighed in on a casting dream fans have been clamouring for: playing Miles in a movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s Funny Story.

When asked about it, O’Brien perked up immediately. “Is that an Emily Henry book? Yeah, I have heard of this—from my friend, not through the internet,” he clarified with a laugh. “Of course, I would love to be in a romcom. I grew up on studios actually putting money into romcoms, and they informed so much of my childhood. When I was a kid, I’d dream about being an actor, picturing myself in romcoms. And then I watched them go extinct. So, to see them at least starting to come back, it’s great. I’ve always wanted to be in a great romcom. I would love that.”

Emily Henry’s Funny Story follows Miles and Daphne in a feel-good romantic tale where opposites collide with the wrong kind of connection. Fans have been buzzing about O’Brien stepping into the role of Miles, a charming yet complicated love interest whose witty banter and emotional depth are tailor-made for the actor’s style. Online forums and social media have been flooded with dream castings, and O’Brien’s name comes up again and again.

While the Funny Story movie adaptation is still a distant hope, O’Brien has been keeping busy. His latest film, Saturday Night, sees him stepping into the shoes of Dan Aykroyd in a nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at the golden age of Saturday Night Live.

Directed by Jason Reitman, Saturday Night delves into the chaotic yet magical early days of Saturday Night Live, chronicling the struggles and triumphs of the original cast and crew as they built what would become one of television’s most iconic institutions. O’Brien’s portrayal of Aykroyd, a comedy legend in his own right, is already generating buzz, with early screenings highlighting his ability to balance Aykroyd’s signature deadpan humor with the frenetic energy of the show’s early years.

The film, which also stars Gabriel LaBelle as a young Lorne Michaels and Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, promises to be a love letter to classic sketch comedy and the creative minds that shaped it.