Sebastian Stan condemns Trump, says America is bad
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- Sebastian Stan told Cannes reporters that America is “in a really, really bad place,” citing media consolidation, censorship, and endless lawsuits.
- Sebastian Stan recalled that Donald Trump tried to block the Cannes premiere of his 2024 biopic “The Apprentice,” labeling it “garbage” and threatening legal action.
- Donald Trump attempted to halt the release of “The Apprentice” before its Cannes debut in 2024, threatening a lawsuit and calling the film “pure fiction.”
- Fjord – the new drama starring Stan and Renate Reinsve, directed by Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu – earned a 10‑minute standing ovation at Cannes and is being discussed as a Palme d’Or contender.
- Fjord follows a Romanian family that moves to Norway, where bruises on their daughter lead to the removal of their five children and a legal battle over alleged child abuse.
Why it matters: Cannes audiences and critics gain a high‑profile drama that could win the Palme d’Or, while Donald Trump loses a chance to silence a critical biopic and faces fresh public criticism.
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