Sebastian Stan isn't afraid to change his look for a role. Whether its gaining 15 pounds in two months, wearing cheek plumpers and a wig to portray US President Donald Trump in The Apprentice, or enduring two hours in the makeup chair daily for a three-piece silicone prosthetic in A Different Man, the Romanian actor fully commits to his craft.
For his latest film, Fjord, the 44-year-old actor shaved his head to portray Mihai Gheorghiu, a conservative Romanian father accused of child abuse.
© Getty Images for DisneyIn the newly released trailer for the Christian Mungiu-directed film, Stan appears virtually unrecognizable with a shaved head and thick-rimmed glasses. Fans quickly expressed their astonishment online, with some struggling to identify the actor.
One person wrote: "I yelled 'That's Sebastian Stan??' when they dropped his credit. Completely transformed for this role," while another added: "I'm sorry but this is freaking me out, that is a complete transformation."
What is Fjord about?
Loosely inspired by true events, the film follows Mihai, a devoutly Christian father from Romania, and his Norwegian wife, Lisbet (Renate Reinsve), as they relocate to a small Norwegian town. They quickly form a close friendship with their neighbours, the Halbergs, whose children quickly bond despite their contrasting upbringings.
© WireImageThe synopsis continues: "When adolescent Elia Gheorghiu shows up at school with some bruises on her body, the community asks itself if the traditional education that the Gheorghiu children get from their parents might have anything to do with it."
Fjord will be released in US cinemas on 9 October, and UK cinemas on 13 November.
Sebastian's hair transformation
During a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Sebastian revealed that a fan shaved his head.
"[Mungiu] basically went online, as far as I understand, and asked fans of mine whether they would step forward for this experiment," he recalled. "And somebody went like, 'I will do it,' and then they practiced on him."
© Penske Media via Getty ImagesSebastian went on to say that he "would do anything" for a role. "I don't like looking like myself, at least in work situations," he explained. "I want to put the character first. I want to serve the story and I think sometimes when you look like yourself, you get recognized for maybe a certain role you've played many, many times. You have to do a little bit of work to change the perspective."
