Sebastian Stan Slams Donald Trump and Says What’s Going on in America Is ‘Not a Laughing Matter’: ‘We’re in a Really Bad Place’
Sebastian Stan expressed his concerns about the current state of America during a press conference for his new film 'Fjord.' He emphasized that the situation is serious and not a laughing matter, referencing issues like media consolidation and censorship. Stan also reflected on the challenges faced during the production of his Donald Trump biopic, 'The Apprentice,' which faced legal threats from Trump himself.
- ▪Sebastian Stan stated that America is in a 'really, really bad place.'
- ▪He highlighted issues such as media consolidation and censorship as significant concerns.
- ▪Stan reflected on the challenges faced during the production of his Trump biopic, 'The Apprentice,' which faced legal threats.
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Home Film Festivals May 19, 2026 3:15am PT Sebastian Stan Slams Donald Trump and Says What’s Going on in America Is ‘Not a Laughing Matter’: ‘We’re in a Really Bad Place’ By Ellise Shafer Plus Icon Ellise Shafer Latest Shirtless Charles Melton, Brutal Murders and Daddy Issues: Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Slays Cannes Crowd With 7-Minute Ovation 12 hours ago ‘Hope’ Director Na Hong-jin Confirms Sequel Already Written as Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander Explain Why They’re Playing Aliens in Cannes’ Craziest Movie 23 hours ago Barbra Streisand Unable to Attend Cannes Closing Ceremony to Accept Honorary Palme d’Or After Knee Injury 2 days ago See All Getty Images Two years after his Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” premiered at Cannes, Sebastian Stan reflected on the…
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