Where was A Different Man shot? All filming locations explored

Modified Nov 04, 2024 21:39 GMT

Sebestian Stan as Edward/Guy (Image via Youtube/A24)

A Different Man is a black comedy-drama film written and directed by Aaron Schimberg. The film was critically praised at Sundance Film Festival where it premiered on January 21, 2024. Later, it was theatrically released in the United States on September 20, 2024.

The film tells the story of a struggling actor with neurofibromatosis who goes through a drastic physical transformation through a complex medical procedure that changes his life. But, his new life starts crumbling when another guy with neurofibromatosis replaces him in an acting job he was born to do. It stars Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson in prominent roles.

The film was primarily shot in New York City and surrounding areas including Brooklyn, East Village, and Manhattan. The principal photography began in July 2022 and was completed over a period of 22 days.

A Different Man was filmed in New York City

A Different Man is almost entirely set in New York City. The film mostly follows its lead character Edward, whose life as a struggling actor and a real estate agent revolves around his apartment, a few lounges, bars, and theatres. The film has a dark tone and the filming locations reflect the gritty nature of the story.

Manhattan

One can see the shots of the urban jungle of Manhattan in the film with towering skyscrapers looking over the city. There are scenes of the film shot in the Riverside Park of Manhattan.

Brooklyn

Viewers can recognize 81 Court Street in Brooklyn while watching the film. There are many shots of Brooklyn in the film, mostly of lesser-known areas to maintain the raw authenticity of the story. Edward lives in dimly lit isolated apartments in the city which reflects his character, who is deeply lonely and unsatisfied with life.

Other locations

The film has been shot all around the city including the Holiday Cocktail Lounge located at 75 St Marks Place, 189 East 3rd Street. The Broadway rehearsal scenes of the film have been filmed in the New York Public Theatre and The Wild Project Theatre located at 195 E 3rd Street.

What is A Different Man about?

The film tells the story of Edward, played by Sebastian Stan, a struggling actor with a medical condition called neurofibromatosis, due to which his face is completely disfigured. Edward struggles to deal with day-to-day life as he is either seen by others with pity or disgust.

He goes through a medical procedure that cures his condition. He changes his identity to Guy Moratz and starts a new life as a real estate agent. But when his friend Ingrid Vold produces a Broadway play on Edward, who now everyone thinks has k*lled himself, his acting dreams resurface.

Edward, who is now Guy, gets the part of Edward in the play and soon starts a relationship with Ingrid. However, things take a turn when Oswald, a charismatic man with neurofibromatosis gets involved in the play. Oswald had a way with people and seemed genuinely happy living the life that Edward hated. He is eventually replaced by Oswald in the play, who also becomes romantically involved with Ingrid.