A24 released a trailer a different personwhich looks like a riveting drama that tackles issues of identity, disability and representation.
The film tells the story of Edward (Sebastian Stan), a timid actor whose appearance has been severely affected. neurofibromatosis. Edward’s obvious facial differences affected not only the character he played, but also his social life and self-esteem. So when a new medical procedure offers the chance to change his face, he decides to use the opportunity to “kill” his old life and reinvent himself as a real estate agent named Guy.
However, when Edward discovers that his neighbor Ingrid (Renate Reinswey) has written a play about him, he chooses not to reveal his true identity during the audition. This quickly raises complex issues of identity and representation, which are further highlighted by the emergence of another actor (Adam Pearson) who has neurofibromatosis.
a different person It hits theaters on September 20th.
