The Longlegs filmmaker speaks to GQ about his gory new Stephen King adaptation, casting Theo James as terrorised twins, and how his personal experience with death allowed him to find its funny side

When Theo James first appeared on TV and movie screens in the early 2010s, he wasn't given many chances to be funny. With his dark eyes and chiseled cheekbones, he was slotted into mostly boring love-interest roles.

The actor discusses playing twins in Osgood Perkins’s horror film, finding humor in dark situations and why that monkey is so, so creepy.

The glittering cast includes Tatiana Maslany from Netflix's hit series Orphan Black, as well as Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings) in a small role. Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth) plays both twins Bill and Hal in childhood, while Theo James (The Gentleman) portrays the pair as adults.

We’re reviewing The Monkey, the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the return of the Mailbag! Also this week, we take a look at Captain America: Brave New World's box office and audience reactions.

The Monkey comes from Osgood "Oz" Perkins and stars Theo James in a dual role as twin brothers Bill and Hal, as well as Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Ca