Sebastian Stan says playing Trump made him realize Hollywood is 'hypocritical'

What happened: Sebastian Stan told Business Insider that playing Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" made him see Hollywood as "hypocritical," and he said filmmakers should be able to explore uncomfortable subjects. His new film "Fjord" is directed by Cristian Mungiu. Key numbers: Stan is 44. Why it matters: Stan said the 2024 release faced a cease-and-desist letter from Trump, difficulty finding a distributor, and reluctance from other actors to discuss the film in press, yet he continues taking on provocative roles.

Sebastian Stan told Business Insider that playing Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" made him see Hollywood as "hypocritical," and he said filmmakers should be able to explore uncomfortable subjects. His new film "Fjord" is directed by Cristian Mungiu.

Stan said the 2024 release faced a cease-and-desist letter from Trump, difficulty finding a distributor, and reluctance from other actors to discuss the film in press, yet he continues taking on provocative roles.