A Different Man
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A Different Man is a 2024 American psychological dark comedy film written and directed by Aaron Schimberg, starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson. The film follows Edward, an actor with neurofibromatosis who undergoes an experimental procedure to change his face, only for his new life to make past insecurities and new issues apparent. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024, and was screened at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, where Stan won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance. It was theatrically released in the United States on September 20, 2024, by A24. It received positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised the performances of Stan and Pearson, as well as Schimberg's screenplay. The film earned a nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 97th Academy Awards, while Stan won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.
Infobox
Directed by
Aaron Schimberg
Written by
Aaron Schimberg
Produced by
mw- Christine Vachon Vanessa McDonnell Gabriel Mayers
Starring
Sebastian Stan Renate Reinsve Adam Pearson
Cinematography
Wyatt Garfield
Edited by
Taylor Levy
Music by
Umberto Smerilli
Productioncompanies
A24 Killer Films Grand Motel Films
Distributed by
A24
Release dates
January 21, 2024 (2024-01-21) (Sundance) September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20) (United States)
Running time
112 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Box office
$1.5 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Award
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Date
January 4, 2024
Category
Directors to Watch
Recipient
Aaron Schimberg
Result
Won
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
Award
Berlin International Film Festival
Date
February 25, 2024
Category
Golden Bear
Recipient
Nominated
Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance
Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance
Award
Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance
Date
Sebastian Stan
Category
Won
Sitges Film Festival
Sitges Film Festival
Award
Sitges Film Festival
Date
October 13, 2024
Category
Best Feature Film
Recipient
A Different Man
Result
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date
Aaron Schimberg
Category
Won
Savannah Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Award
Savannah Film Festival
Date
November 2, 2024
Category
Maverick Award
Recipient
Sebastian Stan
Result
Won
Gotham Awards
Gotham Awards
Award
Gotham Awards
Date
December 2, 2024
Category
Best Feature
Recipient
Aaron Schimberg, Gabriel Mayers, Vanessa McDonnell and Christine Vachon
Result
Won
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Award
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Date
Adam Pearson
Category
Nominated
National Board of Review
National Board of Review
Award
National Board of Review
Date
December 4, 2024
Category
Top Ten Independent Films
Recipient
A Different Man
Result
Won
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Award
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Date
December 8, 2024
Category
Best Supporting Performance
Recipient
Adam Pearson
Result
Runner-up
Chicago Film Critics Association
Chicago Film Critics Association
Award
Chicago Film Critics Association
Date
December 11, 2024
Category
Best Supporting Actor
Recipient
Nominated
New York Film Critics Online
New York Film Critics Online
Award
New York Film Critics Online
Date
December 16, 2024
Category
Best Actor
Recipient
Sebastian Stan
Result
Nominated
Dublin Film Critics' Circle
Dublin Film Critics' Circle
Award
Dublin Film Critics' Circle
Date
December 19, 2024
Category
Best Actor
Recipient
3rd place
Florida Film Critics Circle
Florida Film Critics Circle
Award
Florida Film Critics Circle
Date
December 20, 2024
Category
Best Supporting Actor
Recipient
Adam Pearson
Result
Nominated
Greater Western New York Film Critics Association
Greater Western New York Film Critics Association
Award
Greater Western New York Film Critics Association
Date
January 4, 2025
Category
Best Original Screenplay
Recipient
Aaron Schimberg
Result
Nominated
Breakthrough Director
Breakthrough Director
Award
Breakthrough Director
Date
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Date
January 5, 2025
Category
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Recipient
Sebastian Stan
Result
Won
Portland Critics Association
Portland Critics Association
Award
Portland Critics Association
Date
January 14, 2025
Category
Best Comedy Feature
Recipient
A Different Man
Result
Won
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Date
January 26, 2025
Category
Best Hair and Make-Up
Recipient
Mike Marino, Sarah Graalman and Aaron Saucier
Result
Nominated
Casting Society of America
Casting Society of America
Award
Casting Society of America
Date
February 12, 2025
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Feature Studio or Independent (Comedy)
Recipient
Maribeth Fox and Kimberly Ostroy
Result
Nominated
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild
Award
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild
Date
February 15, 2025
Category
Best Special Make-Up Effects
Recipient
Mike Marino, David Presto and Crystal Junado
Result
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Date
February 22, 2025
Category
Best Supporting Performance
Recipient
Adam Pearson
Result
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date
Aaron Schimberg
Category
Nominated
97th Academy Awards
97th Academy Awards
Award
97th Academy Awards
Date
March 2, 2025
Category
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Recipient
Mike Marino, David Presto and Crystal Junado
Result
Nominated
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | January 4, 2024 | Directors to Watch | Aaron Schimberg | Won | |
| Berlin International Film Festival | February 25, 2024 | Golden Bear | Nominated | ||
| Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance | Sebastian Stan | Won | |||
| Sitges Film Festival | October 13, 2024 | Best Feature Film | A Different Man | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Aaron Schimberg | Won | |||
| Savannah Film Festival | November 2, 2024 | Maverick Award | Sebastian Stan | Won | |
| Gotham Awards | December 2, 2024 | Best Feature | Aaron Schimberg, Gabriel Mayers, Vanessa McDonnell and Christine Vachon | Won | |
| Outstanding Supporting Performance | Adam Pearson | Nominated | |||
| National Board of Review | December 4, 2024 | Top Ten Independent Films | A Different Man | Won | |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association | December 8, 2024 | Best Supporting Performance | Adam Pearson | Runner-up | |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | December 11, 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| New York Film Critics Online | December 16, 2024 | Best Actor | Sebastian Stan | Nominated | |
| Dublin Film Critics' Circle | December 19, 2024 | Best Actor | 3rd place | ||
| Florida Film Critics Circle | December 20, 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Adam Pearson | Nominated | |
| Greater Western New York Film Critics Association | January 4, 2025 | Best Original Screenplay | Aaron Schimberg | Nominated | |
| Breakthrough Director | Nominated | ||||
| Golden Globe Awards | January 5, 2025 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Sebastian Stan | Won | |
| Portland Critics Association | January 14, 2025 | Best Comedy Feature | A Different Man | Won | |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | January 26, 2025 | Best Hair and Make-Up | Mike Marino, Sarah Graalman and Aaron Saucier | Nominated | |
| Casting Society of America | February 12, 2025 | Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Feature Studio or Independent (Comedy) | Maribeth Fox and Kimberly Ostroy | Nominated | |
| Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild | February 15, 2025 | Best Special Make-Up Effects | Mike Marino, David Presto and Crystal Junado | Nominated | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | February 22, 2025 | Best Supporting Performance | Adam Pearson | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Aaron Schimberg | Nominated | |||
| 97th Academy Awards | March 2, 2025 | Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Mike Marino, David Presto and Crystal Junado | Nominated |
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