Jesse Eisenberg doesn't see the point of leaving the U.S. over Trump's presidency: 'That seems a little silly'
Actor Jesse Eisenberg dismisses the idea of leaving the U.S. due to Donald Trump's presidency, calling the notion 'silly.'
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Jesse Eisenberg has addressed the possibility of emigrating from the United States in response to the presidency of Donald Trump. According to reports from Variety, USA Today, and The Independent, the actor described the idea of leaving the country for this reason as 'silly.' Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter indicates that while Eisenberg is not leaving the U.S., he is obtaining Polish citizenship.
He expressed a desire to work more in Europe, noting that the types of films he loves are becoming increasingly difficult to make within the U.S. Future developments involve Eisenberg's shift toward European cinema.
Coverage does not specify which projects he intends to pursue in Europe following his acquisition of Polish citizenship.
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Quick answers
Does Jesse Eisenberg plan to leave the U.S. because of Donald Trump?
No; he has stated that leaving the U.S. over Trump's presidency would be 'silly.'
What is Eisenberg's current status regarding citizenship?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Eisenberg is getting Polish citizenship.
Why does Eisenberg want to work more in Europe?
He believes the kind of films he loves are increasingly difficult to make in the U.S.
Coverage (5)
- Jesse Eisenberg Is Getting Polish Citizenship and Wants to Work More in Europe: In the U.S., the “Kind of Films I Love Are Increasingly Difficult to Make” The Hollywood Reporter · 17h ago
- Jesse Eisenberg shoots down ‘silly’ idea of leaving US over Trump The Independent · 17h ago
- Why Jesse Eisenberg says it would be 'silly' for him to leave the US USA Today · 17h ago
- Jesse Eisenberg on Why It Would Be 'Silly' to Leave U.S. Due to Trump Variety · 17h ago
- Jesse Eisenberg doesn't see the point of leaving the U.S. over Trump's presidency: 'That seems a little silly' Yahoo Lifestyle Australia · 17h ago broke it first
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