Thescreescore – Josh Brolin, set to appear in the highly anticipated Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, is opening up about his past acquaintance with Donald Trump, offering a surprisingly nuanced perspective on the former president. The actor, known for his roles in No Country for Old Men and Dune, shared insights into their relationship predating Trump’s political career, sparking intrigue about the man behind the political persona.
Brolin’s connection to Trump dates back to the set of Oliver Stone’s Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), where Trump had a cameo that was ultimately cut. In a recent interview with The Independent, Brolin addressed whether his Knives Out 3 character, Monsignor Wicks, bore any resemblance to Trump, firmly denying any intentional inspiration.
While dismissing any direct character parallels, Brolin didn’t shy away from discussing his former friend. He emphasized that the Trump he knew before his presidency was a "different guy," a stark contrast to the figure dominating headlines today. Brolin expressed a sense of fascination with Trump’s accomplishments, even while acknowledging potential corruption surrounding his ventures.
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Interestingly, Brolin offered a backhanded compliment, labeling Trump a "genius" in marketing. He suggested that Trump possesses a unique ability to tap into the vulnerabilities of the general population, fulfilling a need for validation and creating a strong sense of connection with his supporters. Brolin frames this not as an endorsement of Trump’s policies, but rather as an observation of his skills in understanding and manipulating public sentiment.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will be available on Netflix December 12, 2025.
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