A24 has shared the official trailer for the latest twisty tale to join their slate, titled A Different Man. Starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson, the dark comedy-drama first premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Written and directed by Aaron Schimberg, A Different Man centers on Edward (Stan), an aspiring actor who lives with a facial deformity. After undergoing a medical procedure and dramatically changing his life, the trailer indicates that Edward isn’t quite free from the ghosts of his past — especially when he encounters another actor tasked with playing Edward himself, pre-surgery.
The trailer also shows glimpses of Reinsve, known for her incredible work in 2021’s The Worst Person in the World, and Pearson, who audiences may remember from 2014’s Under the Skin. As a real actor living with neurofibromatosis, Pearson has spent years campaigning and raising awareness aimed at decreasing the bullying that those living with deformities often face.
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It’s a busy season for Stan, who is also starring in the upcoming The Apprentice, chronicling Donald Trump’s early years and friendship with Roy Cohn.
A Different Man premieres in theaters on September 20th. A24 fans can also look forward to the Hugh Grant vehicle Heretic, which is also set to arrive in theaters this fall.