AceShowbiz - Sebastian Stan delves into the controversial role of Donald Trump on his series titled "The Apprentice", sharing his process for embodying the former president and gaining weight for the part.

As Sebastian Stan promotes his unconventional role as Donald Trump in "The Apprentice", he opens up about the arduous process he undertook to get into character.

Despite the film's release coinciding with the upcoming U.S. elections, director Ali Abbasi emphasizes that it's not a political piece but a character study.

Stan explains that he conducted extensive research, studying Trump's physicality and speech patterns, amassing a vast collection of videos on his phone.

To physically resemble Trump, Stan gained 15 pounds in two months, believing that Trump is "a lot smarter than people want to say." However, the film's controversy surrounding its timing before the elections remains a concern.

Stan compares the process of playing Trump to playing an instrument, noting that with practice, he could eventually "kinda do it in [his] sleep."

Despite the challenges posed by the role, Stan delivers an authentic performance, capturing the essence of Trump's rise to power. The film delves into the mentorship of Roy Cohn and the playbook that created the controversial figure we know today.