Trump card for Sebastian


Sebastian Stan, renowned for his portrayal of Bucky Barnes (The Winter Soldier) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been chosen to play a young Donald Trump in the upcoming film The Apprentice.

The movie, directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi, known for his work on The Last Of Us and Holy Spider, is set against the backdrop of 1970s and 1980s New York. It unfolds the narrative of Trump's early years, seeking guidance from Roy Cohn while establishing his real estate empire.

Alsong Stan, a seven-time MCU film actor and Emmy nominee for his role in Pam & Tommy, the cast includes Jeremy Strong from Succession as Roy Cohn, and Maria Bakalova from Borat 2, as Ivana Trump.  

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