Sebastian Stan Faces Hollywood Isolation Over Trump Biopic Role

The actor claims publicists and actors declined to discuss his portrayal of Donald Trump in 'The Apprentice,' citing fear of association with the controversial film.

Sebastian Stan revealed he was unable to participate in Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series because no actor would agree to discuss his role in 'The Apprentice.'
Stan stated that publicists and representatives blocked actors from engaging, citing fear of addressing the film's controversial subject matter.
The biopic, directed by Ali Abbasi, explores Donald Trump's rise as a real estate mogul in the 1970s and 1980s and includes his relationship with lawyer Roy Cohn.
Donald Trump publicly condemned the film, calling it defamatory and politically motivated, and unsuccessfully attempted to block its release before the election.
Despite private praise from industry professionals, the film struggled at the box office, grossing under $5 million domestically since its October release.

South China Morning Post