'The Apprentice': Will this film create problems for Donald Trump in 2024 US Presidential Election?

Ali Abbasi-directed 'The Apprentice', which explores the early life of former US President Donald Trump during the 1970s and 1980s, is most likely to hit the screens before the 2024 US Presidential Election. Will it help the Republican candidate or create problems for him at the hustings? This question has become important because the film will also depict Trump's relationship with Roy Cohn, the attorney, who served as co-president of Trump Entertainment. He was a board member of the Eric Trump Foundation, a children's health charity. It is yet to see how 'The Apprentice' portrays the man who was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine in 2018.

First look released

According to 'Deadline', the first look of Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn has been dropped. Cohn has an important role to play in the movie as he has been shown as a mentor and a protege who charts the origins of a major American dynasty. 'The Apprentice ' will also explore the moral and human cost of a culture defined by winners and losers.

People behind making of 'The Apprentice'

Gabriel Sherman has written the script for the Ali Abbasi-directed film. Daniel Bekerman has served as producer for Scythia Films (Canada), Jacob Jarek for Profile Pictures (Denmark), Ruth Treacy and Julianne Forde for Tailored Films (Ireland), alongside Abbasi and Louis Tisne for Film Institute (Denmark). Amy Baer, Mark H. Rapaport, Emanuel Nunez, Josh Marks, Grant S. Johnson, Phil Hunt and Compton Ross, Thorsten Schumacher, Niamh Fagan, Gabe Sherman, Lee Broda and James Shani have worked as executive producers of the film.

Star Cast

The star cast of 'The Apprentice' is led by Sebastian Stan who portrays Donald Trump while Jeremy Strong plays Roy Cohn. Maria Bakalova will appear as Trump's daughter Ivana while Martin Donovan will play Fred Trump Senior.

FAQs:

Who has directed 'The Apprentice'?
'The Apprentice' has been helmed by Iranian-Danish director Abbasi, who most recently had 'Holy Spider' in the Cannes competition.

Why is the role of Roy Cohn significant in 'The Apprentice'?
Portrayed by Jeremy Strong, the role of Roy Cohn is significant in 'The Apprentice' because he is the man who acts like a mentor and a protege of Donald Trump. He was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine in 2018.