The Apprentice movie made its debut on the 2024 Cannes Movie Competition earlier this 12 months — and it despatched shockwaves amongst viewers for its depiction of Donald Trump. Sebastian Stan‘s portrayal of a younger Trump spurred a response from the previous host of the fact TV sequence The Apprentice. As particulars concerning the controversial film makes its rounds on social media, Hollywood Life has rounded up all the things that you must know concerning the new movie.
What Is ‘The Apprentice’ About?
Per its official longline, The Apprentice “is a dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a younger Donald Trump’s ascent to energy by a Faustian cope with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.”
The film additionally claims to be impressed by “true occasions” from Trump’s life and profession to date.
After it premiered at Cannes, viewers revealed {that a} graphic rape scene is featured within the movie between Trump and his ex-wife Ivana Trump. Per Selection, the scene begins with Ivan (portrayed by actress Maria Bakalova) playfully displaying a e-book about feminine orgasms to her husband. The interplay between them shortly takes a pointy flip, and the character Trump reveals he doesn’t need her anymore. After they argue, Trump rapes her.
We couldn’t consider a greater endorsement @RealDonaldTrump. #TheApprentice is Now Enjoying in Theaters nationwide!https://t.co/syzMcmWReR pic.twitter.com/GBpM6AtCjk
— The Apprentice (@ApprenticeMov) October 14, 2024
‘The Apprentice’ Launch Date
The Apprentice premiered on October 11.
How one can Watch ‘The Apprentice’
A streaming launch date has not been set but. As of now, moviegoers can solely see The Apprentice in theaters.
How Did Donald Trump Reply to the Film?
Upon listening to concerning the movie’s portrayal of him, Trump and his marketing campaign responded by calling it “rubbish.” Per a press release by marketing campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, they plan to file a lawsuit “to handle the blatantly false assertions from these fake filmmakers.”
“This rubbish is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies which were lengthy debunked,” the spokesperson added, in accordance with the Related Press.
Director Ali Abbasi spoke to reporters at Cannes, noting, “I don’t essentially assume that this can be a film he would dislike. I don’t essentially assume he would really like it. I feel he could be shocked, you realize? And like I’ve mentioned earlier than, I might supply to go and meet him wherever he desires and discuss concerning the context of the film, have a screening and have a chat afterwards, if that’s fascinating to anybody on the Trump marketing campaign.”
Thanks for getting again to us @realDonaldTrump. I’m obtainable to speak additional if you need. Right now is a decent day w a variety of press for #TheApprentice however i’d have the ability to provide you with a name tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/TU1b3Qg2rL
— Ali Abbasi (@_aliabbasi_) October 14, 2024
Trump later broke his silence concerning the film in a Fact Social put up, calling it “faux and classless.”
In response to Trump’s assertion, Abbasi tweeted, “Thanks for getting again to us @realDonaldTrump. I’m obtainable to speak additional if you need. Right now is a decent day w a variety of press for #TheApprentice however i’d have the ability to provide you with a name tomorrow [sic].”
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