They made a movie about Trump. Then no one would release it
SUMMARY
The Apprentice, a film featuring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has faced a tumultuous journey to the big screen. After premiering at Cannes, major studios passed on distribution due to controversies, including a cease-and-desist from Trump’s legal team and a disgruntled investor. The filmmakers have turned to Kickstarter to fund its release. Trump’s campaign denounced the film as “election interference by Hollywood elites.” Director Ali Abbasi defended the movie, stating it aims to humanize Trump rather than present a political statement. Stan, who was drawn to the role despite its challenges, remarked, “If this isn’t going to happen, it’s not going to happen because of me.” Abbasi added, “We need to reflect and evaluate public figures.” The film will open on October 11th, just weeks before the election.
