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Patton Oswalt didn't have time to yearn for the past. Not as this point in his career highlight reel including selling The Heart, he could be classified as Hollar. He seems to have all the roads are closed; the character he played in the movie young adults, on the other hand, has all the time in the world.

In the dramedy film directed by Jason Reitman, who released this past weekend in select theaters, Charlize Theron stars as Mavis Gary, author of ghost novel teens alcohol divorce recently sent him on a downward spiral from Facebook's mission returns to his hometown to reclaim his HIGH SCHOOL (Patrick Wilson). The plan hits a bit of a snag, however–it turns out he is happily married with a child. While trying to get past this little hiccup, Mavis bonds may with Matt (Oswalt), middle-aged nerd anti-Mavis stuck in the city since the high school bullying was a horrible incident left him physically and mentally broken. Comfortable with living day brewing homemade whiskey in a garage near his home close to the nest, Matt developed a kinship with Mavis up their enthusiasm along for a drink, trade stories from their glory days, and do activities both at the same time. Written by Oscar-winner Diablo Cody (Juno), the movie is funny, sad, raw, and proof that Thomas Wolfe was wrong–You can go home again. But why would you want?

Fast Company speaks to Oswalt about go-his second round as a dramatic actor, how high school life affect the current career prospects and perils of life lived, seen in the rearview mirror.

FAST COMPANY: this is the second film that you've done some dramatic work that is quite extraordinary in it. It was easier this time with Fans out under your belt?

PATTON OSWALT: it's a little easier this time. But still, Fans that's the way I was playing in a vacuum, just people who own it in his head all the time. In this one, I had to play against another person, and someone who is remarkable actress since Charlize, so I ended up having to really top of my game.