Woody Allen heaps praise on Trump in new podcast with Bill Maher: ‘He was a pleasure to work with’

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1. Deadline

   Woody Allen Praises Donald Trump’s Acting Ability, Tells Bill Maher He Was “A Pleasure To Work With” On 1998 Film ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Aug 31, 2025

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   Woody Allen, appearing as a guest on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, says he's not a "Trumper" but can attest to the president's acting ability.

2. Variety

   Woody Allen Wants to Direct Donald Trump in Another Movie After 1998’s ‘Celebrity’: ‘A Pleasure to Work With and a Very Good Actor’ ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Aug 31, 2025

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   Woody Allen says Donald Trump is a 'very good actor' and wants to direct him in another movie.

3. New York Post

   Woody Allen heaps praise on Trump in new podcast with Bill Maher: ‘He was a pleasure to work with’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   Woody Allen had surprisingly kind words for President Trump — praising the commander in chief on a podcast for his acting chops and “charismatic quality," exhibited in a film he once directed.

4. The Guardian

   Woody Allen says Donald Trump was ‘a very good actor’ ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   Allen, who directed Trump in 1998 film Celebrity, adds that he disagrees with his politics but ‘if he would let me direct him now that he’s president, I could do wonders’

5. Fox News

   Woody Allen calls Trump a 'pleasure to work with' on film set, praises him as an actor ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   Director Woody Allen praised President Donald Trump's acting performance in "Celebrity," calling him convincing and charismatic while noting he disagrees with him politically.