Sebastian Stan Reveals He Barely Slept While Preparing To Portray Donald Trump In Ali Abbasi’s The Apprentice: ‘There’s A Lot Of…’

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As a dedicated follower of the Hollywood scene, I must admit that Sebastian Stan‘s dedication to his craft is nothing short of inspiring. His portrayal of Donald Trump in “The Apprentice” is a testament to his commitment and versatility as an actor. The fact that he immersed himself in extensive research, watching countless hours of footage and documentaries, and even sacrificing sleep, speaks volumes about his passion for his work.

Actor Sebastian Stan discusses his process in portraying Donald Trump in the upcoming biographical drama film by Ali Abbasi titled The Apprentice. Stan explains that his preparation included thorough research, viewing multiple footage and documentaries, to grasp Trump’s journey adequately for an authentic performance. Yet, he also shared that he sacrificed sleep while preparing for this challenging role. Keep reading for more intriguing insights!

Sebastian Stan recently talked about his new black comedy-psychological thriller, A Different Man, on The Today Show. He also shared insights into how he prepared for his portrayal of Donald Trump in the movie The Apprentice, stating, “I attempted to rest, but that didn’t happen.

The performer stated that extensive research and numerous videos, documentaries, news broadcasts, and other media sources are accessible, each providing a comprehensive account of how Donald Trump evolved into the public figure we recognize now.

Stan shared that his experience was all about persistent training, expressing it as, “For me, it’s similar to mastering a musical instrument. If you play the piano regularly, you gradually improve, until one day, you can almost perform effortlessly, as if you were doing it in your sleep.

The movie’s official summary suggests that it portrays a young Donald Trump, eager to make a name for himself as the ambitious second son of a wealthy 1970s New York family. During this time, he comes under the influence of Roy Cohn, a ruthless lawyer who played a significant role in shaping the Donald Trump we recognize today.

Previously, Stan shared with The Hollywood Reporter his desire to join the project as he admired Abbasi’s courage in tackling an uncomfortable topic. He expressed, “The events depicted in this film are real. It seems people may have chosen to forget that Trump appeared on Oprah, David Letterman, and Larry King, and many supported him during the 80s.

Additionally, the actor confided in the press that the role preparation was demanding because of numerous filming postponements, causing him to repeatedly initiate and halt his study process. Stan expressed that he had more time than typical for research, but felt uneasy until he reached the set and discovered he wasn’t working alone.

Sebastian Stan expressed, “Finding the appropriate prosthetics proved challenging. During a trial, I remember feeling quite apprehensive, even saying, ‘I believe we might not make it’ due to how unappealing the prosthetics appeared. This was just a few days before we started shooting.

Meanwhile, Ali Abbasi’s film, The Apprentice, will be released in theaters on October 11, 2024.

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2024-09-23 16:07