Maze Runner autor James Dashner talks Scorch Trials and meeting Dylan O'Brien for the first time 

author James Dashner stopped by EW’s offices while he was in town for the premiere of

ing sun: the inspirations for the fascinating (and terrifying) dystopia he’s created, what it was like to meet star Dylan O’Brien (who plays Thomas in the films) for the first time, and the thrill of having

’s Aidan Gillan cast to play characters he created.

Oh, you’ll also get to find out who his favorite character is, and who the fans are “psychotically obsessed with.” Check out the video below:

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