Sebastian Stan Reacts to Best Actor Oscar Nomination for Donald Trump Portrayal

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’ve been following the buzz surrounding the 2025 Oscar nominations, which have undeniably ignited some heated debates due to certain questionable choices in specific categories. However, there’s one nomination that has universally resonated with viewers – Sebastian Stan‘s Best Actor nod for his exceptional performance in The Apprentice. Directed by Ali Abbasi, this film finds Stan brilliantly portraying a younger Donald Trump, a character who sets out on an ambitious quest to amass power and wealth after crossing paths with the relentless lawyer Roy Cohn.

The Romanian-American actor was praised greatly for his outstanding portrayal of a lively politician, earning him both critical applause and his initial nomination for an Academy Award. Recently, in a conversation, he expressed that receiving this acknowledgement from the Academy felt incredibly unreal to him.

Thunderbolts*’s Sebastian Stan reacts to Oscar nomination for Best Actor

After earning his first Best Actor nomination at the Oscars for The Apprentice, Sebastian Stan conveyed his appreciation and referred to this achievement as a fulfillment of the “American Dream.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the 42-year-old actor expressed his astonishment and gratitude, saying “I’m at a loss for words, deeply moved. It seems that ‘the American dream’ is indeed real, and I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who turned the impossible into possible. Thank you for this courageous acknowledgement.

Stan’s portrayal of Donald Trump earned him a well-deserved Best Actor nomination, but he faces tough competition in the category. The list of contenders includes Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), and Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown).

2024 saw an abundance of success for Sebastian Stan as the Thunderbolts’ leading actor. In the previous year, his performance in “A Different Man” generated much buzz too. Under the direction of Adam Pearson and Aaron Schimberg, this film triumphed over numerous competitors to secure the Best Feature award at the 2024 Gotham Awards.

Following his captivating performances in independent films, Sebastian Stan is set to rejoin the Marvel universe with the upcoming movie titled “Thunderbolts”. This highly anticipated film within the MCU boasts an ensemble cast of top-tier Hollywood stars such as Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz, among others. The movie will be helmed by director Jake Schreier and is scheduled for release in theaters on May 2, 2025.

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2025-01-30 15:40