Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario Dish on Sibling Chaos, Dream Franchises, and the 'Skins' Legacy

The dark comedy Adulthood pairs Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario as estranged siblings who discover a dead body in their childhood basement. What follows is a chaotic, surprisingly heartfelt ride through family baggage, buried secrets, and the kind of messy bond only a brother and sister can understand. The film, directed by Alex Winter, is now available on VOD, and the two stars recently opened up about how they made that sibling chemistry feel so real.

According to Screenshot (550).png, the interview covers everything from their shared dark sense of humor to their dream franchise roles and the enduring legacy of Skins. Here are the biggest takeaways.

Building a Brother-Sister Bond With Dark Humor

One of the most impressive aspects of Adulthood is how effortlessly Gad and Scodelario play off each other. Their on-screen relationship feels lived-in, messy, and authentic. According to Scodelario, the key was finding common ground almost immediately. She revealed that on day one, Gad made a joke that was “a little bit fucked up,” and she knew they would get along just fine.

Gad agreed, explaining that the two discovered they share the same twisted sense of humor. That made the chemistry effortless. “The first time you can laugh with somebody and sort of break the ice, it becomes a much easier avenue,” he said. As someone who grew up with two brothers, Gad also drew from personal experience. “It felt as messy and as real as what I grew up with,” he added.

A Dark Question You Can't Ignore

Given the film’s central premise, the stars were asked who they would call in real life to help hide a body. Scodelario’s answer was unexpected: her accountant. “He's a genius,” she said, refusing to elaborate. Gad, meanwhile, would start with a lawyer before turning to family. He picked his older brother Jason, calling him the “type A oldest sibling” who is responsible and mature. His other brother Jeff, he joked, would only make things worse.

Childhood Treasures and a Sword Fight to Remember

The film also explores nostalgia in a painfully funny way. Gad’s character mourns water-damaged Pokémon cards, which inspired a conversation about the childhood possessions the actors would be devastated to lose. Gad revealed that his mother gave away his entire G.I. Joe collection when he was 15, and he still remembers the rage. He also mentioned his Garbage Pail Kids cards being stolen, which he described as collecting them “the same way somebody would collect gold medallions.”

Scodelario admitted she agrees with her character about Pokémon cards. “That was such a hustle,” she said, recalling the time and effort she and her friends put into collecting and negotiating the cards as kids. “It was a business that we were doing at 7 years old.”

Sword Fighting With Anthony Carrigan

One of the film’s most memorable scenes is a chaotic sword fight between Gad and Anthony Carrigan. Gad compared it to the legendary brawl in John Carpenter’s They Live, calling it “insane and ridiculous.” But despite looking sloppy, it was meticulously choreographed. “The sloppiness is actually just really well-choreographed sloppiness,” Gad said, adding that Carrigan’s unpredictable energy made every scene better. “Kaya and I would just light up every time he came to set,” he admitted.

Behind Meg's Leggings Empire

Scodelario’s character, Meg, runs a booming leggings business through live-streams, and the actress dove deep into the world of multi-level marketing to prepare. She revealed she spent hours watching documentaries about companies like LuLaRoe, calling the whole thing “a ride.” For her, the detail spoke to Meg’s desire to appear perfect on the surface while hiding something darker underneath.

“There is something about these people that engage in basically what is a Ponzi scheme that is dangerous and is an adrenaline rush,” Scodelario explained. Through the film, Meg’s polished exterior cracks, revealing a woman who is comfortable in the darkness too. As a bonus, Scodelario got to keep a load of the leggings—her favorites being “the soft ones.”

Franchise Dreams and the 'Skins' Legacy

During the interview, the pair was asked which massive franchise they would love to join. Gad didn’t hesitate: Star Wars. Scodelario was on board with that, but she also floated another idea. “Or the Lego movies,” she said, adding that she’d love to voice a Lego character. When the interviewer pointed out that they could combine the two with Lego Star Wars, Gad was ready to make it happen.

Scodelario also shut down the persistent Bond question. “I hate when people ask me if I want to do Bond,” she said. “I don’t want to do Bond. Give me a role that is as good as Bond.”

Why 'Skins' Still Resonates

The conversation took an emotional turn when Scodelario addressed the recent Skins reunion that broke the internet. She clarified that it wasn’t a staged reunion—the cast simply remains close. “We were at a friend's wedding,” she said, explaining why they posed for a photo together.

Fifteen years after the show ended, Skins remains a cultural touchstone. Scodelario believes its staying power comes from its refusal to moralize. Unlike earlier UK teen dramas like Byker Grove, Skins didn’t punish its characters for making bad choices. “It allowed the audience to make the decisions for themselves,” she noted. “It never prejudged the audience.”

She also pointed out how much the show’s era matters. The characters used flip phones and sent text messages, with no social media in sight. That unique time before smartphones and platforms gave the series an authenticity that continues to connect with new generations.

For Scodelario, the fact that Skins still resonates is “a real honor.” But she’s quick to downplay the nostalgia. “We're not a reunion—we're just still friends,” she said with a laugh.

Between the sibling chaos of Adulthood, a potential leap into the Star Wars universe, and the enduring love for Skins, Gad and Scodelario are proving they’re not afraid to get a little dark—and a whole lot entertaining.

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