The 2024 American psychological dark comedy A Different Man is written and directed by Aaron Schimberg. The movie stars Adam Pearson, Sebastian Stan, and Renate Reinsve. It centers on Edward, a neurofibromatosis actor who has his face altered experimentally, only to have his new existence reveal old fears and new problems.
Stan received the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16 after the film's international premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024. A24 released the film in theaters across the United States on September 20, 2024.
The main cast of A Different Man
Sebastian Stan as Edward
The Romanian-American actor Sebastian Stan portrays Edward in the film.
Sebastian Stan became renowned for his role as of Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise, which also included the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and the 2011 movie Captain America: The First Avenger.
Renate Reinsve as Ingrid
The Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve portrays Ingrid in the film.
Renate Reinsve made her film debut in Oslo, on August 31st (2011). Her breakthrough role was in the highly praised drama The Worst Person in the World (2021). She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the same and won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress.
Adam Pearson as Oswald
The British actor Adam Pearson portrays Oswald in the film.
Adam Pearson, a British campaigner, TV host, and actor, made his acting debut in the 2013 movie Under the Skin. He has been active in outreach programs to stop bullying related to disfigurements because he has neurofibromatosis.
Additional cast of A Different Man
Following are the additional cast of the film:
| Serial no. | Character | Played by |
| 1 | Carl | C. Mason Wells |
| 2 | Nick | Owen Kline |
| 3 | Ron Belcher | Charlie Korsmo |
| 4 | Director | Patrick Wang |
| 5 | Michael Shannon | Michael Shannon |
How was A Different Man received?
A Different Man has been widely praised by critics and received several major nominations and awards. The film was placed 21 on the Sight & Sound Best 50 Movies of 2024 and one of the top 10 independent films of 2024 by the National Board of Review. 93% of the 178 reviews from critics on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes are favorable, with an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. According to 44 reviewers, the movie received "generally favorable" reviews, earning it a score of 78 out of 100 on Metacritic.
FAQs about A Different Man
A. A Different Man is available to stream on Prime Video, Apple TV, etc.
A. Sebastian Stan portrays the main character of Edward in A Different Man.
A. Yes, Sebastian Stan won a Golden Globe for his performance in A Different Man.
