Ahead of today's theatrical debut of "The Apprentice," Sebastian Stan discussed the worries expressed by members of his inner circle and business experts regarding his portrayal of Donald Trump in a recent interview with The New York Times. The representation coincides with a politically tense period in which Trump is once again a prominent player in the presidential contest.
Stan said that his mother made light of the shaving portion, but that a studio CEO had expressed concern that the position may make half of the country uncomfortable. Furthermore, a reputable casting director advised him not to add another Trump-focused movie to his résumé since he doubted the project would receive favorable attention. Stan's determination to take on the part was evident in the backlash to these cautions, and it has now created excitement for the Oscars.
In "The Apprentice," a teenage Trump is portrayed as being mentored by the cunning attorney Roy Cohn in 1970s New York. The movie, according to director Ali Abbasi, may be seen as either a human tragedy overwhelmed by ambition or a plunge into ugliness.
The movie is relevant to the present political environment, according to co-star Jeremy Strong, who plays Cohn. He called it "mandatory viewing" since it offers insights into controversial strategies that might sway voters' opinions.
"This discomfort with the film highlights its importanceᅳnot just what you learn about Trump, but what you learn about yourself from his story," Stan said in reflection on the movie's wider ramifications. He voiced concerns about the shallow discussion of difficult subjects and argued in favor of a more in-depth, thoughtful approach to comprehending modern personalities and events.