'A Different Man' co-stars Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson both know what it's like to be stared at. They channeled that bond into Aaron Schimberg's satirical film.
When Adam Pearson was young, he rubbed elbows with celebrities. “I was at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, one of the best pediatric institutes in the world,” he recalls of the London facility, “and they often had famous people come in to meet the kids. I met Boyzone, a big Irish boy band in the ’90s. The other one was Princess Diana.” The British actor was 5 when he was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis Type 1, a condition that resulted in the growth of large tumors across his face.
” The absolute honesty between the two actors was crucial for a film that is candid about the stigmas around disfigurement. Schimberg, who became friends with Pearson during “Chained for Life,” also drew from his own experience with a cleft palate. “Aaron is such an incredible writer — he’s set up these things that rope you in as a viewer to judge Edward because of his appearance,” Stan says. “We project these stereotypical thoughts: ‘He’s lonely, somebody’s taken pity on him.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sebastian Stan Recalls Panic Attacks Preparing for Controversial Role as Young Donald TrumpSebastian Stan, known for his role as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reveals he suffered panic attacks while preparing for his controversial role as young Donald Trump in the film The Apprentice. The film, directed by Ali Abbasi and written by Gabriel Sherman, explores Trump's early career in New York real estate during the 1970s and 1980s under the mentorship of Roy Cohn. Stan also shares that the role was almost given to a woman.
Read more »
Sebastian Stan-Led A Different Man Bags a Surprising Win at Gotham AwardsA Different Man, starring Sebastian Stan, recently scored a big win at 2024's Gotham Awards. Find out more about the win here.
Read more »
Sebastian Stan scores first major awards season nomination for playing Donald Trump after divisive presidential electionSebastian Stan just scored his first major awards nomination for playing Donald Trump in 'The Apprentice' following the contentious 2024 presidential election.
Read more »
Selena Gomez and Sebastian Stan Receive Multiple Nominations for 2025 Golden GlobesThe actors celebrate their major year in the awards circuit with two nods each for different projects.
Read more »
Sebastian Stan Is “Still Shaking” After Getting Two Golden Globe NominationsOn the heels of recognition for both The Apprentice and A Different Man, Stan speaks to Vanity Fair about his “surreal” journey to awards recognition, as well as being nominated in the same year as Pamela Anderson.
Read more »
New Thunderbolts* Photos Provide A Closer Look At MCU's Upcoming Team 5 Months Before The Marvel Movie ReleasesSebastian Stan As Bucky Barnes Riding A Motorcyle In Thunderbolts
Read more »