Sebastian Stan has been confirmed to portray a young Donald Trump in an upcoming movie titled \u201cThe Student,\u201d directed by Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi, known for his work in \u201cHoly Spider.\u201d The star-studded cast includes Jeremy Strong, Emmy winner from \u201cSuccession,\u201d who will be portraying Roy Cohn, and Maria Bakalova, renowned for her roles in \u201cBorat 2\u201d and \u201cBodies Bodies Bodies,\u201d set to play Ivana Trump.<\/p>\n
Described as an exploration of power dynamics and ambition in a landscape marked by corruption and deceit, \u201cThe Student\u201d promises to unravel a mentor-protege narrative that delves into the origins of an American dynasty. With vibrant and larger-than-life characters, the movie seeks to uncover the ethical and personal toll within a culture driven by the distinction between winners and losers.<\/p>\n
Gabriel Sherman, acclaimed author of \u201cThe Loudest Voice in the Room,\u201d renowned for detailing the rise of Fox News under Roger Ailes, will be penning the screenplay about Trump. His novel inspired the Showtime miniseries \u201cThe Loudest Voice,\u201d featuring Russell Crowe as Roger Ailes. \u201cThe Student\u201d marks a collaborative effort between Daniel Beckerman of Scythia Films, Jacob Jerek of Profile Pictures, and Ruth Treacy of Taylored Films. The executive producers on board are Grant Johnson, Gabriel Sherman, and Amy Baer.<\/p>\n
Sebastian Stan, celebrated for his recent Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated performance as rocker Tommy Lee in Hulu\u2019s \u201cPam & Tommy,\u201d is best known for his role as Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His most recent appearance as the hero was in the Disney+ series \u201cThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier.\u201d He\u2019s set to star in \u201cThe Thunderbolts\u201d in 2025. Stan\u2019s versatility shines through in various roles, including portraying Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev in the recent GameStop stock film \u201cDumb Money.\u201d His upcoming projects encompass titles such as \u201cGhosted,\u201d \u201cSharper,\u201d \u201cBupkis,\u201d \u201cFresh,\u201d and \u201cThe 355.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ali Abbasi, the director of \u201cHoly Spider,\u201d had his film selected as Denmark\u2019s submission for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. The movie, centered around a journalist investigating a serial killer in Iran, not only competed for the Palme d\u2019Or at the Cannes Film Festival but also secured the Best Actress award for Zar Amir Ebrahimi. Abbasi\u2019s directorial prowess extends to television as well, having helmed two episodes of HBO\u2019s \u201cThe Last of Us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stan is represented by CAA, Brookside Artist Management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Abbasi by CAA, LARK in the U.K., and Entertainment 360; and Sherman by Entertainment 360. Jeremy Strong is represented by WME and Sugar23.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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