Polish PM Jokes About Military Training for New Citizen Jesse Eisenberg

The actor, recently granted Polish citizenship, was humorously invited by the prime minister to undergo military training, linking it to landing a James Bond role.

• Jesse Eisenberg, an Oscar-nominated actor, recently obtained Polish citizenship, a recognition of his Polish heritage.
• The announcement coincided with Poland's new policy requiring all male citizens to participate in military training, though it is voluntary at present.
• Prime Minister Donald Tusk humorously invited Eisenberg to Poland, offering military training to help him secure a potential James Bond role.
• Eisenberg shared his surprise about the timing of the policy announcement during an appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
• Poland's government plans to expand its military force significantly, aiming to train 100,000 volunteers annually by 2027 to build a larger reserve army.

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