How Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig Invented the ‘Suicide Comedy'

‘The Skeleton Twins’

Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig are hilarious as brother and sister in The Skeleton Twins. They’ve also never been so dark, nuanced, or dramatic.

Senior Editor, Obsessed

Published Sep. 12 2014 5:50AM EDT

articles/2014/09/12/how-bill-hader-and-kristen-wiig-invented-the-suicide-comedy/140911-fallon-skeleton-tease_aec6hb — Roadside Attractions

When you hear that Saturday Night Live veterans Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig are starring in a movie together, your comedy dreams run wild. “Stefon meets the Target Lady on the big screen!” you fantasize, while bracing yourself to laugh so much your stomach will hurt.

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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How Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig Invented the ‘Suicide Comedy'

Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig are hilarious as brother and sister in The Skeleton Twins. They’ve also never been so dark, nuanced, or dramatic.

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Kevin Fallon