Adam Pearson and Sebastian Stan in a scene from ‘A Different Man’ | Photo Credit: YouTube/ A24
Sebastian Stan plays a transformative role in the trailer A different manWhere his character, Edward, struggles with the consequences of the drastic change. Edward, who suffers from facial neurofibromatosis, sees his deformity as an obstacle to his self-confidence. He leads a reclusive life, and finds solace only in his new neighbor, Ingrid, played by Renate Rinceve.
Edward’s life takes a dramatic turn when he opts for an experimental drug that promises to “cure” his illness. The change brings him immediate benefits, including new popularity at work. Owen Kline’s character, Nick, mockingly calls Edward “this guy’s a piece of candy” while holding a cutout of his altered face.
However, the trailer hints at some deeper meaning. Edward’s interactions with Oswald, played by Adam Pearson, become increasingly tense. In one intense scene, Edward grabs Oswald’s face and yells, “Take your face off!”.
The film’s official synopsis describes Edward as an aspiring actor who undergoes a revolutionary medical procedure to transform his appearance. However, his “dream face soon turns into a nightmare”, as he becomes obsessed with reclaiming his lost identity.
Speaking to writer-director Aaron Shimberg The Hollywood Reporter At Sundance, Shimberg shared insight into Pearson’s role. After working with Pearson on the 2019 film Chained for Life, Shimberg said Pearson’s character in that film led audiences to believe he was as shy as his on-screen persona, a stark contrast to his real-life charisma. A different manShimberg aimed to showcase Pearson’s versatility with a character at “opposite ends” of the personality spectrum, and described Oswald as “a very affable character”.
A different man This film will be released in theatres on 20th September.
