Woody Allen on Donald Trump: A Surprising Account from the Set of ‘Celebrity‘
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Published: October 26, 2023 | By Julia Evans, World Today News
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.
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