The Apprentice Biopic Faces Legal Threats

The upcoming film 'The Apprentice,' directed by Ali Abbasi, features Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, chronicling Trump's early real estate career and his controversial relationship with Cohn. Set for release on October 11, the film has already garnered attention and mixed reviews following its premieres at Cannes and Telluride, despite facing legal threats from Trump's campaign over its portrayal of the former president and a contentious rape scene. The Trump campaign has labeled the movie 'garbage' and threatened legal action, but reports suggest they may not pursue litigation further. Critics have praised the performances of Stan and Strong, although some have described the film as a superficial exploration of Trump's early life. Abbasi aims to provide a unique perspective on American culture through this project, which has been contentious among Hollywood studios due to its controversial subject matter. The film also stars Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump, alongside other notable actors.