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Sebastian Stan on Channeling ‘Instinct’ as Young Trump

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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.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Collaborate /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/ (verb): To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
  2. Instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ (noun): A natural or inherent impulse or tendency to act in a certain way.
  3. Immersed /ɪˈmɜːrst/ (verb): Involved deeply in a particular activity or interest.
  4. Mannerisms /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/ (noun): Distinctive behavioral traits or characteristics of a person.
  5. Controversy /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.si/ (noun): A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
  6. Transformational /trænsˌfɔːrˈmeɪʃənl/ (adjective): Causing a marked change in form nature or appearance.

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Who portrays a young Donald Trump in the film "The Apprentice"?
Sebastian Stan
Jeremy Strong
Maria Bakalova
Ali Abbasi


Which character does Jeremy Strong play in the film?
Donald Trump
Roy Cohn
Ivana Trump
Ali Abbasi


What did Sebastian Stan emphasize in his interview with CNN regarding portraying a character?
The importance of instinct and collaboration
The need to focus on distractions
The portrayal with judgment
The sole focus on himself


Who is the director of "The Apprentice"?
Sebastian Stan
Jeremy Strong
Maria Bakalova
Ali Abbasi


What is highlighted as the heart of the story in 'The Apprentice'?
The controversy with Trump
The legal action from Trump's team
The transformational relationship between Stan and Strong's characters
The director Ali Abbasi


Where is 'The Apprentice' currently showing?
On TV
On Streaming Platforms
In Theaters
On DVD


Sebastian Stan delved into Donald Trump's early years to prepare for his character.


Jeremy Strong played the role of Ivana Trump in the film "The Apprentice".


The director Ali Abbasi faced challenges in organizing a complex narrative for the film.


Maria Bakalova plays the role of Roy Cohn in the film.


The focus of the film is on the dynamic between Sebastian Stan and Maria Bakalova.


Jeremy Strong absorbed Roy Cohn's mannerisms and behavior to fully embody the character.

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