Jeremy Strong is feeling nostalgic after learning of his first Oscar nomination for his performance as lawyer and operator Roy Cohn in “The Apprentice,” a dramatization of President Donald Trump’s life as a business mogul in the 1970s and 1980s. statement, Strong, who was recognized in the best supporting actor category and is best known for his role on the HBO series “Succession,” called the nomination “a lifelong dream come true” and shared a photo of himself as a child to confirm the feeling.
In the photo, Strong explained that he appears at the 65th Academy Awards, after braving a cold night in metal bleachers with his father outside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in 1993, for the chance to see the arrival of actors and actresses.
“I remember not being able to sleep because of the excitement of being close to that world,” Strong wrote. “I haven’t lost that feeling of excitement; I feel this every time I go to a set or drive to a studio or start rehearsals. I have dedicated my life to trying to do genuine work that is worthy of this honor.”
He added: “I am filled with admiration and overwhelmed with emotion and deep gratitude to my colleagues at the Academy.”
“The Apprentice” also earned his co-star Sebastian Stan a nomination in the best leading actor category. Strong’s portrayal of Cohn, a controversial figure known for his intimidation tactics and his work as chief adviser to Senator Joseph McCarthy, also earned him Bafta and Golden Globe nominations.
Strong acknowledged that the film “has been an uphill battle every step of the way and has faced incalculable resistance on all fronts,” but said that “it feels absolutely miraculous to me that both Sebastian and I have been recognized.”
Referring to this week’s inauguration, he also defended the decision to be part of the film, which generated controversy from development to release: “Roy Cohn’s long, dark shadow hung over the Capitol Rotunda on Monday and his legacy of aggression, misinformation and untruth is now a Kingdom Come. This is a brave and harrowing film that explores how we got to where we are today and it was the role of a lifetime.”
This content was originally published in Jeremy Strong celebrates 1st Oscar nomination for role in film about Trump on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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