A different man: Aspiring actor Edward undergoes

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But 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. Want More A24? Get our emails. A Different Man is a movie inspired by the real-life experiences of actor Adam Pearson, who lives with neurofibromatosis type 1, a genetic disorder that causes tumors on nerve tissue. The film stars Sebastian Stan, who won a Golden Globe for his transformative performance, and challenges prejudice and stigma against people with visible disabilities. Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face turns into a nightmare as he becomes obsessed with reclaiming what he lost. Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare. Sebastian Stan won the 2024 Golden Globe for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy for his performance. Terms apply.