Sebastian Stan, known for his diverse roles, takes on the role of a young Donald Trump in the new film “The Apprentice.” The movie also features Jeremy Strong as Trump’s former lawyer Roy Cohn and Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump. Stan delved into Trump’s early years to prepare for his character.
In an interview with CNN, Stan emphasized the importance of instinct and collaboration in portraying a character without judgment. He also mentioned the need to block out distractions and focus solely on the story and character.
Jeremy Strong, who plays Roy Cohn, immersed himself in the role by studying Cohn extensively. He absorbed Cohn’s mannerisms and behavior to fully embody the character.
Despite facing controversy and potential legal action from Trump’s team, the director Ali Abbasi tackled the challenges of organizing a complex narrative and highlighted the transformational relationship between Stan and Strong’s characters as the heart of the story.
“The Apprentice” is currently showing in theaters, offering audiences a glimpse into the complex dynamics of the characters portrayed in the film.
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Collaborate/kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/verb
To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
Instinct/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/noun
A natural or inherent impulse or tendency to act in a certain way.
Immersed/ɪˈmɜːrst/verb
Involved deeply in a particular activity or interest.
Mannerisms/ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/noun
Distinctive behavioral traits or characteristics of a person.
Controversy/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.si/noun
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
Transformational/trænsˌfɔːrˈmeɪʃənl/adjective
Causing a marked change in form nature or appearance.
