Filmmaker‍ Woody Allen recently shared a⁢ surprising anecdote about his experience​ directing Donald Trump in the 1998 film ⁢ Celebrity, where Trump played himself. Speaking on Bill Maher’s Club Random Podcast, Allen described Trump as a surprisingly⁢ capable performer⁣ and expressed a wistful sentiment about what might have been.

“A Very Good Actor”

According to ⁤Allen,trump was a pleasure to work‌ with. ‍ “He was⁣ very polite, ‍accurate and purposeful, ‌he did everything right, and he really had a sense of show business,” Allen stated.‍ He went on to​ add, with a touch of wistfulness, “Oh, ⁢if I could still organize it⁣ now! ⁤If I let me⁤ be the​ president ‌now, I think we would be‍ able ‍to miracles.”

In the film, Trump appears in a brief scene⁤ where ⁣his‍ character interviews a television reporter, proposing the outlandish idea of purchasing⁢ and demolishing St. ​Patrick’s Cathedral in New York city⁤ to ⁢make way for a towering skyscraper.

Shifting ​Perceptions and Political Disagreements

Despite‌ his positive experience on set, Allen clarified that he fundamentally ‍disagrees with many of Trump’s policies. He revealed⁢ that he voted for ​Kamala Harris in the last presidential election and expressed⁢ bewilderment at ‍the politicization of personal interactions. ‌Allen characterized the Trump he knew as a⁢ man who enjoyed golf, basketball, and judging beauty contests – a stark contrast to the figure now prominent in politics.

Recent Scrutiny and Clarification

The ⁤Guardian recently noted ‌Allen’s participation in the Moscow Film Festival⁤ via video link, ‌where he received an award recognizing his directorial oeuvre.Following criticism, Allen⁣ clarified his⁣ position on ‌the ⁤war in ‌Ukraine, stating that he ‌does not agree with⁢ Vladimir Putin’s actions.