Nothing Is As It Seems Casablanca, 1942. Allied counter-intelligence agent Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), takes on the identity of the husband of famous French Resistance spy, Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard), who is working undercover. After a dangerous North African mission, both decide to end their spying days, marry and lead a quieter life in England. However, Max becomes aware Marianne is likely a Nazi spy, and must discover the truth.