Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, and Renate Reinsve Star in Psychological Thriller A Different Man

Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, and Renate Reinsve Star in Psychological Thriller A Different Man

Writer-director Aaron Schimberg's third and latest film, A Different Man , premiered at Sundance last night.

A surreal, singular tale of one man's desire to self-actualize, Edward, played by Sebastian Stan ( Pam & Tommy , Avengers: Infinity War ), is overcome by the reality of his disfigured appearance and his intent on changing it to further his acting career.

After undergoing a drastic medical procedure, his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

Actress Renate Reinsve ( The Worst Person in the World ), who plays Edward's neighbor, says it was her first English-speaking part, and she was 'stunned' by the script--'it's heart and weirdness.'

British actor Adam Pearson (who has neurofibromatosis, a physical deformity), portrays Oswald, a successful, endearing man who comes face-to-face with Edward, who ultimately becomes obsessed with him.

A unique psychological thriller emerges through a haunting score and folkloric magical realism.