Sebastian Stan, the 42-year-old Golden Globe nominee, has come under fire for comments made at the Cannes Film Festival regarding his portrayal of Donald Trump in the upcoming biopic The Apprentice. The film, which premiered in May, follows Trump's rise in the 1970s and 1980s as he builds his real estate empire.
In a newly released clip, Stan transforms into a younger Trump alongside Jeremy Strong, who plays Trump's lawyer Roy Cohn. The scene depicts the pair in a car as a reporter interviews Trump about his future plans. Trump boasts about acquiring The Commodore and turning it into the finest building in the world.
The film has stirred controversy due to its subject matter and Stan's remarks. Critics have slammed the actor for his anti-Trump statements, though the exact comments were not detailed in the source. The biopic is directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi and written by Gabriel Sherman, based on his book The Loudest Voice in the Room.
Stan, known for his role as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has seen a career surge with Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Pam & Tommy. He joins a list of actors who have portrayed Trump, including Brendan Gleeson and various Saturday Night Live cast members.
