Staff Reports
A new biopic titled *The Apprentice* is set to hit theaters just before the 2024 Election, and it’s already sounding more theatrical than a summer blockbuster. The promotional teaser features the infamous lawyer Roy Cohn, played by Jeremy Strong, pushing a younger version of Donald Trump, brought to life by Sebastian Stan, to embrace a persona that would eventually make him a household name. Apparently, Cohn’s coaching tactics involved urging Trump to boost his real estate boastfulness from the merely grand to the outright grandiose, taking it from “best in the city” to the astonishing claim of being “the best in the world.” Talk about a confidence boost!
The film aims for a comedic vibe—a strange decision when covering a man whose life has been filled with serious politics, lawsuits, and the occasional Twitter storm. It’s hard to believe that a film about the trials and tribulations of Donald Trump would be anything less than epic. Yet, one wonders if the filmmakers are going for laughs at the former president’s expense rather than a respectful retelling of his life.
New clip from ‘THE APPRENTICE’ starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn. pic.twitter.com/6WWfYmOhsW
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After navigating a maze of controversies and distribution woes, *The Apprentice* finally found a home in theaters, scheduled for release on October 11. This timing is as conspicuous as the flashing neon lights of Las Vegas, with just weeks to go before Election Day. The Trump campaign is already out for blood, expressing outrage over what they claim is a slanderous portrayal of the former president. It’s as if Hollywood has picked a side, with Trump himself saying it’s all part of a larger scheme of election interference driven by the elite.
Spokespeople for Trump are not taking this lying down, promising legal action over what they describe as “blatantly false assertions” and labeling the flick “pure fiction.” They contend it sensationalizes long-debunked lies, and rightfully so, as everyone knows the Tinseltown establishment loves to cook up narratives that don’t exactly put the Republican party in the best light. Cue the eye rolls—the last thing America needs is another hit job masquerading as cinema in a year when all eyes are on the polls.
In a particularly scathing critique, a Trump campaign spokesman lamented that the film wouldn’t even be worthy of a moldy DVD bin at a failing video rental store. After earning a round of applause at Cannes, it’s worth noting that the film only walked away with a single nomination, effectively making it the quietest standing ovation since someone accidentally dropped their phone in a silent movie theater. As the narrative builds and moviegoers plan their trips to the cinema, one thing is certain: Hollywood is once again going all-in on the anti-Trump sentiment, marking *The Apprentice* as a more blatant attempt at politicking than actual storytelling. Buckle up; it’s about to get interesting.
