Dylan O’Brien had a mini Teen Wolf reunion with former costar Arden Cho at the Astra Film Awards on Jan. 9, and the chance encounter left him nostalgic for their MTV days.
At a Glance
- O’Brien and Cho hadn’t seen each other in nearly a decade
- Both won awards at the Jan. 9 Astra Film Awards ceremony
- O’Brien says “nothing can replace” the bond forged on Teen Wolf
- Why it matters: Fans still follow the cast closely, proving the 2011-2017 series remains culturally relevant
Speaking exclusively with News Of Los Angeles at the Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch in West Hollywood on Jan. 10, O’Brien recalled running into Cho the previous night.
“Oh, it was awesome,” O’Brien, 34, said. “Yeah, I haven’t seen her in, God, maybe 9 or 10 years. So, yeah, it’s really cool. I always really liked Arden.”
He added, “Anytime I see anyone from Teen Wolf, it’s awesome.”
Awards Night Reunion
The brief catch-up happened at the Jan. 9 Astra Film Awards where both actors took home trophies:
- Cho won Best Voice Over Performance for voicing Rumi in K-Pop Demon Hunters
- O’Brien received the Game Changer Award and was also nominated for Best Actor for his role as Roman in Twinless
The reunion marked their first in-person meeting since Cho departed the series after season 5.
Lasting Cast Bond
O’Brien played Stiles Stilinski across all six seasons of Teen Wolf from 2011 to 2017, becoming a fan-favorite for his comedic timing and emotional depth. Cho joined the cast in season 3 as Kira Yukimura, a katana-wielding kitsune, and remained through season 5.
Asked if the cast still shares closeness, O’Brien replied, “Oh, yeah, there always will be. Nothing can replace those types of experiences.”
Virtual Reunion History
The pair previously reunited virtually in 2020 alongside other Teen Wolf alumni for the show’s 9th anniversary livestream. That event included:
- Creator Jeff Davis
- Costars Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Shelley Hennig, Dylan Sprayberry, Khylin Rhambo
- Original cast members Linden Ashby, Ian Bohen, Orny Adams
- Twin actors Charlie and Max Carver
The 2020 stream celebrated the legacy of the series, which followed high school student Scott McCall (Posey) after a werewolf bite transformed his life and friendships.
Fan Impact
Since the show ended, fans have continued tracking cast interactions on social media, making real-life reunions like O’Brien and Cho’s instantly viral moments. Their brief awards-show conversation signals that Teen Wolf camaraderie extends well beyond filming schedules.
Key Takeaways
- O’Brien and Cho hadn’t met face-to-face in roughly a decade
- Both actors collected trophies at the Astra Film Awards, adding celebration to their reunion
- O’Brien emphasizes that Teen Wolf experiences created lifelong friendships
- The 2020 virtual reunion set a precedent for ongoing cast connections
