Long before ascending to the presidency, Donald Trump was intricately involved in the entertainment arena. He not only hosted the acclaimed reality series *The Apprentice* on NBC for more than a decade but also made cameo appearances in various films as himself.
Noteworthy titles include Chris Columbus’ 1992 cult classic *Home Alone 2: Lost in New York*, Ben Stiller’s 2001 comedy *Zoolander*, and Marc Lawrence’s 2002 romantic comedy *Two Weeks Notice*, among others.
A noteworthy film role that ultimately did not make it to the final cut was in Oliver Stone’s 2010 sequel *Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps*, which followed the seminal 1987 drama *Wall Street*.
In this sequel, Trump shared the screen with actor Josh Brolin, establishing a camaraderie that flourished off-screen. However, Brolin’s perception of Trump has notably shifted in recent years.
“I harbor no fear of Trump; despite his claims of an eternal tenure, that’s simply implausible,” Brolin expressed to *The Independent*.
He elaborated, “And should it come to pass, I’ll confront that challenge. Having been acquainted with Trump prior to his presidency, I recognize a fundamentally different individual. Today, it’s an unbridled quest for power—unchecked and unregulated.”
- Brolin insightfully pointed out the factors contributing to Trump’s electoral resilience: “There exists no greater marketing genius than him. He capitalizes on the vulnerabilities of the populace, providing a sense of fulfillment.”
- He posited that many view Trump as a symbolic figure: “This phenomenon transcends Trump himself; it speaks more to the collective psyche of a populace seeking affirmation.”
In 2020, for the first time, Brolin candidly critiqued his erstwhile friend on a public platform: “The America we once revered was not built on sowing discord and fabricating conspiracies for victory.
Though a few have strived for such means, none have achieved enduring success. Trump has amassed over 50,000 documented falsehoods, yet many remain willing to overlook these transgressions because he resonates with an American demographic wrestling with notions of masculinity,” he articulated via Instagram.
In his upcoming venture, Rian Johnson’s *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery*, Brolin portrays Jefferson Wicks, a clergyman in a New York church who meets an untimely demise.
While some observers speculated that his character might embody elements of Trumpian traits, Brolin dismissed such claims, remarking, “I could fabricate a narrative linking it to a kind of Trumpian avarice.”
*Wake Up Dead Man* represents the third installment in the renowned whodunit series crafted by Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig.
In this sequel, Craig will reprise his role as detective Benoit Blanc, joined by an illustrious ensemble cast, including Brolin, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Cailee Spaney. The film is scheduled for release on Netflix on December 12.
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