'The Apprentice' Film Set for October Release

The controversial film 'The Apprentice,' depicting Donald Trump's rise to power and starring Sebastian Stan, will be released in U.S. and Canadian theaters on October 11, just weeks before the November election. Directed by Ali Abbasi, the film faced challenges in securing distribution due to potential legal threats from Trump's campaign, which labeled it as 'pure fiction' and 'malicious defamation.' Key scenes include the depiction of Trump allegedly raping his first wife, Ivana Trump, a claim that has been disputed. Briarcliff Entertainment's acquisition of the film follows a resolution with Dan Snyder, a Trump donor who initially sought to block its release. Despite lukewarm reviews at Cannes, where it premiered, the film aims to influence the upcoming presidential election discourse. Abbasi remains open to discussing the film's content with Trump and his campaign, despite the surrounding controversy.