Keep It! Oscar Nominations & Mel Brooks with Dylan O'Brien & Rheeqrheeq Chainey
Jan 28, 2026
Dylan O'Brien, actor known for Teen Wolf and The Maze Runner, chats about his new film Send Help and working with Rachel McAdams. Rheeqrheeq Chainey, TV writer and witty pop-culture commentator, dives into Oscar nominations, Mel Brooks’ new documentary, TikTok Shop frustrations, and the Heated Rivalry fandom. Quick, funny takes and lively conversations throughout.
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Submit Your Oscars Ballot
- Fill out an Oscars ballot and engage with the community by posting it on social media.
- Use Keep It's Instagram ballot to share and compare picks with the show's audience.
Working With Rachel McAdams
- Dylan O'Brien described Rachel McAdams as grounded, prepared, and immediately disarming on set.
- He praised her openness and professionalism for creating a collaborative atmosphere on Send Help.
Gray Characters Make Better Drama
- Flawed, morally ambiguous characters create richer dynamics than one-dimensional villains.
- Dylan O'Brien and Rachel McAdams aimed for human complexity over cartoonish caricature in Send Help.
