The film, which earned two Academy Award nominations, was the subject of controversy after premiering at Cannes.

Sebastian Stan’s physical transformation and cadence allowed him to slip into the role of President Trump, giving us more than a mere impression. Some may see that as essential to a movie like The Apprentice, and I would totally agree with that notion as he is the film’s functional protagonist.

Sebastian Stan earned a Best Actor nomination at this year's Oscars for playing the newly inaugurated U.S. president in "The Apprentice."

Sebastian Stan, who portrays a younger version of President Trump in the film “The Apprentice,” is among this year’s Academy Award nominees. The 42-year-old performer snagged on

Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, Oscar nominated for their portrayals of Roy Cohn and Donald Trump in “The Apprentice,” talk about getting into the characters.

Sebastian Stan has earned a 2025 Academy Award nomination for his role as a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice, directed by Ali Abbasi.

After starring in critically-acclaimed 2024 movies like The Apprentice and A Different Man, Sebastian Stan has been nominated for an Academy Award.