Woody Allen wants Donald Trump for his next movie. During a recent appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, the four-time Oscar winner said Trump was "a pleasure to work with" when he appeared in his 1998 film "Celebrity," and that he'd be happy to work with the president again if given the chance. More from Variety E. Jean Carroll Hopes Her Explosive Telluride Doc Will 'Finish Off' Donald Trump - and That Potential Buyers Won't Fear President's Wrath Woody Allen Defends Russian Film Festival Appearance After Ukraine Calls It a 'Disgrace': Putin's War Is 'Appalling,' but You Can't Cut Off Artistic Conversation Donald Trump Takes a Break From Taylor Swift Hate to Praise Her Engagement to Travis Kelce: 'She's a Terrific Person' and 'I Wish Them a Lot of Luck' "I'm one of the few people who can say he directed Trump. I directed Trump in ['Celebrity']," Allen recalled. "He was a pleasure to work with and a very good actor. He was very polite, hit his mark, did everything correctly and had a real flair for show business. I could direct him now. If he would let me direct him now that he's president, I think I could do wonders." Trump briefly played himself in Allen's ensemble dramedy.During his scene, he is interviewed by a celebrity reporter about his latest real estate developments. In a rare turn of self-deprecating humor, Trump tells the reporter, "Well, I'm working on buying St. Patrick's Cathedral. Maybe doing a little rip-down job and putting up a very, very tall and beautiful building." Allen went on to say that he voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and disagrees with Trump on "99%" of issues, but as an actor, he was "very good" and had a "charismatic quality" when stepping in front of the camera. "I'm surprised he wanted to go into politics," he said. "Politics is nothing but headaches and critical decisions and agony. This was a guy I used to see at the Knick games, and he liked to play golf, and he liked to judge beauty contests and he liked to do things that were enjoyable and relaxing. Why anyone would want to suddenly have to deal with the issues of politics is beyond me." Allen added, "I disagree with many, almost all, not all, but almost all of his politics, of his policies. I can only judge what I know from directing him in film. And he was pleasant to work, and very professional, very polite to everyone. Very, you know, as I say, I would like to direct him now as president and let me make the decisions. But that's not gonna happen." Best of Variety Samsung, Sonos, Criterion Collection Among Top Brands on Sale for Labor Day - See Running List Here What's Coming to Disney+ in September 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.