Sebastian Stan is stepping into the oversized shoes of Donald Trump in a new flick called The Apprentice. Yes, you heard that right: Hollywood has decided to tackle the enigma that is Trump with a film that promises to be as subtle as a sledgehammer!
Now, for a quick peek into this cinematic masterpiece: Picture a young Donald Trump (played by Stan, who might need to borrow a few extra pounds of gel) strutting around 1970s New York like he owns the place. He’s just a hungry second son of a rich family, trying to carve out his identity while taking notes from none other than Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), a lawyer with the charm of a rattlesnake and the ethics of a used car salesman. Cohn sees Trump and thinks, “Aha! A perfect minion! This kid has ambition, a desire for success, and a willingness to trample over anyone who gets in his way!” You can check out the trailer, which is probably as dramatic as the last time someone tried to sell you a timeshare.
And then, just when you thought this film couldn’t get any more entertaining, enter Trump himself! He took to Truth Social (a platform where the truth takes a long, scenic route) to air his grievances. He ranted, “A FAKE and CLASSLESS Movie about me, called The Apprentice (seriously, do they even have the right to use that name? I mean, what’s next, a movie called The Ultimate Deal?!) will hopefully ‘bomb.’ It’s a cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job! Just in time for the 2024 Presidential Election to sabotage the Greatest Political Movement in History! My ex-wife Ivana? A saint! The writer of this trash, Gabe Sherman? A lowlife hack! Can you believe these HUMAN SCUM get to say whatever they want? It’s so unfair!” (Trump’s words, not mine—although I’d love to know if he threw in some dramatic hand gestures while typing.)
Not one to miss a chance for some social media drama, the film’s director, Ali Abbasi, responded with, “Thanks for getting back to us, @realDonaldTrump! I’d love to chat! Today’s packed with press for The Apprentice, but I might be able to fit in a call tomorrow—if you’re free between your rallies and Twitter meltdowns!”
A film about Donald Trump that’s already stirring up more drama than a reality show reunion special. Will it bomb? Will it soar? Either way, get your popcorn ready!
Thanks for getting back to us @realDonaldTrump. I am available to talk further if you want. Today is a tight day w a lot of press for #TheApprentice but i might be able to give you a call tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/TU1b3Qg2rL
— Ali Abbasi (@_aliabbasi_) October 14, 2024