Watching A Real Pain, which is already proving to be a favorite this awards season, it's hard to picture any other actors in the roles of Benji and David, two mismatched cousins who reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their late grandmother.
Awkward, diligent, and anxious, Jesse Eisenberg is the quieter cousin David who withholds his emotions, politely and unnecessarily apologizing if he feels he has overshared. At the other end of the scale is Kieran Culkin's Benji, an immediately charismatic presence who wears his heart on his sleeve, so much so that he's incredibly volatile. The perfectly cast pair make for a quintessential double act, with Succession star Culkin rightfully taking home the Golden Globe last weekend for Best Supporting Male Actor for his exceptional, emotional performance.
