Sebastian Stan Withdraws from 'Actors on Actors'

Sebastian Stan, who stars as Donald Trump in the biopic 'The Apprentice,' withdrew from Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series due to other Hollywood actors' reluctance to discuss the controversial film. Despite invitations, no actor would pair with Stan, citing fear of public backlash or discomfort in discussing Trump, as confirmed by Variety co-editor Ramin Setoodeh. Stan expressed concerns that the industry's fear to address Trump could lead to broader issues about open discourse. The film portrays Trump's early real estate career and his association with lawyer Roy Cohn. Trump has publicly criticized the film, calling it defamatory and politically motivated. Although the film has received private praise from industry insiders, public promotion remains challenging due to the sensitive subject matter.