The A Different Man cast features Sebastian Stan as Edward, Renate Reinsve as Ingrid and Adam Pearson as Oswald. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Aaron Schimberg’s 2024 movie on HBO Max. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

A Different Man explores the life of a struggling and deformed actor. As Edward deals with a condition known as neurofibromatosis, he develops a bond with his female neighbor. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he begins a new life after undergoing a life-changing medical procedure. Here’s every actor  and character in A Different Man.

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A Different Man Cast: Sebastian Stan as Edward

Character Profile: A deformed actor. He lies about his past after receiving treatments for his condition. Edward begins a new life as “Guy Morartz” but doesn’t feel satisfied.

Stan’s Resume: Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the MCU (2011-), Jeff in I, Tonya (2017), Nick Fowler in The 355 (2022), Tommy Lee in Pam & Tommy (2022), Donald Trump in The Apprentice (2024)

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A Different Man Cast: Renate Reinsve as Ingrid

Character Profile: Edward’s neighbor. She is a playwright from Alesund, Norway. Ingrid befriends Edward before his transformation and then unknowingly casts him in a play.

Reinsve’s Resume: Renate in Oslo, August 31st (2011), Line in Welcome to Norway (2016), Anemone in Best før (2017-19), Julie in The Worst Person in the World (2021), Carolyn Polhemus in Presumed Innocent (2024)

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A Different Man Cast: Adam Pearson as Oswald

Character Profile: A theatre enthusiast with the same condition as Edward. He lands a part in Ingrid’s play. Oswald upsets Edward/Guy with his authentic personality.

Pearson’s Resume: The Deformed Man in Under the Skin (2013), Rosenthal in Chained for Life (2018), Adam in Ruby Splinter (2022)

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The A Different Man cast also includes:

• C. Mason Wells as Carl
• Owen Kline as Nick
• Charlie Korsmo as Ron Belcher
• Patrick Wang as Director
• Michael Shannon as Michael Shannon
• Miles G. Jackson as Sean
• Neal Davidson as Corey
• Billy Griffith as Ollie
• John Keating as Dr. Varno
• Malachi Weir as Dr. Flexner

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.