Director Aaron Schimberg, known for Go Down Death (2013), is gearing up for the premiere of his latest film, A Different Man, which will hit theaters on September 20, 2024. Schimberg is not only the director but also the writer of the film’s script. This highly anticipated movie blends comedy and psychological thriller genres, centering around a character named Edward, who has a disfigured face.
A Different Man is produced by a talented team including Christine Vachon, Gabriel Mayers, and Vanessa McDonnell. The cast features Adam Pearson and Sebastian Stan in leading roles, alongside a strong supporting ensemble.
The film made its debut at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, garnering positive reviews with a 75% Metacritic rating and a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb, positioning it as a must-watch for cinema enthusiasts.
What is A Different Man about?
In A Different Man, medicinal drugs enable Edward, the main character, to restore his appearance. However, his journey takes a dark turn when he meets Oswald, an actor whose face resembles Edward’s pre-surgery visage. This encounter awakes in Edward a desperate desire to reclaim his former identity.
According to the official synopsis on Rotten Tomatoes, the film features an aspiring actor, Edward, who undergoes a drastic medical procedure to transform his looks. Unfortunately, his new appearance spirals into a nightmare when he misses out on the role he was destined to play and becomes consumed by the obsession of regaining what he has lost.
The trailer for A Different Man, released on July 16, 2024, via the A24 YouTube channel, showcases Edward’s struggles as he faces rejection due to his unique and unusual face. Despite medical treatments and persisting unhappiness, Edward struggles to find contentment with his new look. The trailer reveals his ongoing battle with self-acceptance in a highly competitive world.
A Different Man is rated R and has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Who stars in A Different Man?
Sebastian Stan portrays Edward in this film. Best known for his role as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stan has also appeared in notable productions like Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Gossip Girl (2007-2012), and The 355 (2022).
Adam Pearson plays the character Oswald, an actor who depicts Edward’s life before his surgery in a film within the film. Pearson, who lives with neurofibromatosis, has taken on similar roles in various productions, including Chained for Life (2018) and The Ugly Face of Disability Hate Crime (2015).
In addition to Stan and Pearson, this A24 film features Renate Reinsive as Ingrid, Liana Runcie as Fiona, Owen Cline as Nick, and several other talented actors.
In an interview with PEOPLE on September 17, 2024, Adam Pearson shared insights regarding his character Oswald and his experiences as an actor:
“I’m liked, and luckily people seem to get on board with what I do…God’s favorite disabled guy…I think I can prove it!”
Get ready for the release of A Different Man in theaters on September 20, 2024.
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