: Blum is an amalgamation of Roy Cohn and other "Machiavellian" figures like Roger Stone and Gore Vidal .
: Blum’s dialogue frequently mirrors Cohn’s (and subsequently Donald Trump’s) real-world "sleazy nuggets of wisdom," such as: "There can be beauty in a well-told lie". "You never, ever apologize". "Attack, counterattack, and never admit defeat". The Legacy of Roy Cohn [S3E2] The One Inspired by Roy Cohn
Michael Sheen’s portrayal of Roland Blum is a "hammy cartoon version" of the real Roy Cohn, designed to evoke his ferociousness and unscrupulous devotion to winning. : Blum is an amalgamation of Roy Cohn