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The Skeleton Twins Lip Sync Wasn’t Supposed to Steal the Show
Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig explain how a comedic connection made the beloved 2014 indie movie possible — and the rest of their careers, too.
Known for their years of writing and performing on Saturday Night Live, both Hader and Wiig were seen as primarily comedic actors generally associated with original characters like Stefon and Penelope, as well as their shared knack for oddball impressions. Directed by Craig Johnson, The Skeleton Twins premiered to critical acclaim at Sundance and became a pivotal point in Hader and Wiig’s post- SNL careers. “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” the song they eventually chose, was the only duet Johnson listened to during his search for a replacement, he explained, and the whole concept of the scene came together only weeks before shooting.
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