Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson Face-Off in ‘A Different Man’ Trailer

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As a long-time gamer and film enthusiast, I’ve seen my fair share of stories about people wanting to change their appearance for the better. But the trailer for “A Different Man” starring Sebastian Stan caught my attention in a unique way. The story follows Edward (Stan), a man with neurofibromatosis of the face, who feels that his deformity is holding him back. He’s always kept to himself and longed for confidence, which he finally gets when he undergoes an experimental drug treatment that “heals” his appearance.

In the trailer for “A Different Man,” Sebastian Stan’s character, Edward, discovers the importance of being selective in his desires.

Edward (Stan) deals with neurofibromatosis that affects his face, making him self-conscious. He’s generally solitary, but Ingrid (Renate Reinsve), the new neighbor, is among the few he trusts with his feelings. Ollie (Billy Griffith), another neighbor, tries to boost his morale by rephrasing Lady Gaga’s words: “Every unhappy moment in life stems from our resistance to accept things as they are.”

As a huge fan, I’d be thrilled if I were given the chance to try an innovative drug that could potentially transform Edward’s life. The benefits of being an attractive man are undeniable, and now, instead of being ignored at work, I’d be the center of attention. My colleague Nick, with a gleam in his eye, exclaims, “Check out this hunk!” as he proudly displays Edward’s cutout.

Edward’s self-assurance lessens when, during a night out for drinks with his colleagues, he encounters Oswald (Adam Pearson), an alluring figure who, like him, has neurofibromatosis. The group is drawn to Oswald, much to Edward’s dismay and disappointment, including Ingrid.

I can’t help but feel a pang of regret, Edward, as I look into your intense eyes. It seems my actions may have escalated things beyond repair. The situation reached a boiling point when you demanded I remove myself from your presence, and another person tried to intervene in the ensuing scuffle.

Edward, an aspiring actor, goes through a significant medical transformation in an attempt to boost his career. However, instead of the desired success, he is horrified by the drastic change in his appearance and becomes consumed with the desire to reverse the procedure.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter about the film at Sundance, writer-director Aaron Schimberg noted that after working with Pearson in 2019’s Chained for Life, viewers thought that the actor was as shy as his character, “which is not at all like Adam.” For A Different Man, Schimberg wanted to display Pearson’s charisma, with a character who is on the “opposite end” of the personality spectrum. “[Oswald’s] a very gregarious character and [this role] showed another side of Adam,” said the filmmaker.

A Different Man hits theaters on Sept. 20.

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2024-07-16 22:54