Sebastian Stan says he was forced to cancel an appearance on the variety show “Actors on Actors” because his fellow Hollywood stars were too scared to talk about Donald Trump.
The 43-year-old actor plays President Trump in the biopic “The Apprentice,” and spoke about the recent cancellation of the film during its run in a video shared to social media on Nov. 19.
“I had an opportunity to do Variety Actors on Actors this Friday, but I couldn't find any actors to do it with. They were afraid to go and talk about this movie,” he said. spoke. “I've done a lot of great things, but it doesn't point to anyone in particular. We couldn't get past the publicists and their agents. They talk about this movie. I think that's when we lose our situation, because if it really becomes like fear or discomfort to talk about it, then that's when we're really going to have a problem. ” he pointed out.
“So I couldn't do it and it doesn't matter. It's okay, it's not pointing fingers at anyone,” he said.
Stan went on to refer to an article published by the New York Times in which he said the message he gleaned was, “We have to stop pretending that Trump is not one of us.”
“We cannot continue to sideline this person, especially after he has won the popular vote,” he said.
American Romanian actor Sebastian Stan attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 15th Annual Governor General's Awards Ceremony held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 17, 2024 (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
“Maybe we should take a closer look at this to understand why this person is causing it?”
The audience applauded him for sharing his perspective.
Stan previously accused President Trump of being a “paranoid, scared little man.” The Hollywood Reporter's awards chatter Podcast.
Mr Trump is out loud He called “The Apprentice” “fake.” (Related: Celebrities' dramatic reactions to the inauguration of Donald Trump as the second president)
“The Apprentice” stars Stan as a young Trump and includes controversial scenes depicting Trump's personal and professional life that the president-elect claims are false.
“The Apprentice” was released on October 11th.
