A Different Man stars Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson recall a “chaotic” fight scene

Another man Stars Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson have recalled filming the film's fight scene, calling it a “chaotic” sequence.

In the dark comedy thriller, now in UK cinemas, Stan plays aspiring actor Edward, who undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically change his facial appearance.

“But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare as he loses the role he was born for and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what he lost,” the official synopsis reads.

In an exclusive interview with digital spy, The two actors spoke about the film's fight scene and their concerns during filming.

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“It's a fight scene and you don't want anyone to get hurt, do you?” said Adam Pearson, who plays Edward's acting rival Oswald.

Stan referenced a crucial part of the fight scene when the ceiling and lights came down on them in the middle of the fight, explaining that there was no opportunity to rehearse this beforehand for logistical reasons.

“Basically what you see in the movie was the first time that happened,” he said. “And so it was, everyone was lucky that we got it. But yeah, it was complicated.”

“It was a heavy, emotional scene and you want to make sure you get it right. And sometimes, when you’re under pressure, it actually helps.”

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Despite the risk, Stan believes this helped the fight “feel as realistic as possible”, and Pearson added that it gave it a “chaotic” feel.

“These are not experienced [fighters],” The Wonder the actor said about the two characters. “Edward never fought in his life. I mean, he shouldn’t look like he knows.”

Pearson told Digital spy as he counted down to filming the fight scene – out of concern.

“That was what I had marked on the calendar,” he said. “My alarm went off on my phone and it said: You're fighting Bucky today. And I said, 'Oh, you're going to die today, Pearson'.”

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“There were so many moving parts too, because I have to put my hand in the right place, do the right thing, jump over the sofa, then everything happens with the lighting and I have to start crying… Oh my God.” God! There was so much going on in the scene.

Another man was released in the US late last month and proved to be a big hit with critics. It debuted on film aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes with a “Fresh” rating of 89%.

The film was released in the UK yesterday (October 4).

Another man is now in UK cinemas.

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