Sebastian Stan (yes, Bucky from Marvel, the guy with the metal arm and moody stare) has officially transformed into the Donald Trump for the upcoming film The Apprentice. And the internet is already losing its collective mind. The first clip of this cinematic masterpiece has just dropped, and if you thought Stanβs transition from superhero sidekick to that hair was impossible, think again.
So, what’s happening in this teaser? Imagine this: Sebastian Stan, rocking a wig so powerful it could probably run for office, is getting coached by none other than Jeremy Strong, who plays Trumpβs real-life mentor, Roy Cohn. Strong is probably whispering some top-secret tips like, βOkay, Donny, remember to say the word βhugeβ at least three times. And always, always make it sound like youβve just discovered fire.β
The Plot Twist You Didnβt Know You Needed
Letβs take a detour into the film’s plot (and yes, this is real): The movie, set in the groovy 1970s, explores the mind-bogglingly unique bromance between Trump and Cohn, who, if you donβt know, was once besties with Senator Joseph McCarthy during the βLet’s Hunt All the Communistsβ era. If you thought Trump’s Twitter fingers were dangerous, imagine him getting life advice from this guy. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?
But wait, there’s more. The film will also feature Maria Bakalova (of Borat 2 fame) as Ivana Trump, Donaldβs first wife. Yes, the woman who probably invented the phrase “don’t get mad, get everything.” If this movie doesnβt come with an extra-large side of drama, I donβt know what does.
Mark Your Calendars
The biopic, brought to life by director Ali Abbasi (who must have had the time of his life orchestrating this fever dream), is slated to hit theaters on October 11. So, get your popcorn ready. Or your hair spray. Or both.
Fresh from turn away crowds and standing ovations at the Cannes and Telluride film festivals, THE APPRENTICE, starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump, Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, and Maria Bakalova as Ivana Trump. #TheApprentice is exclusively in theaters October 11. pic.twitter.com/qDjLOhHh9H
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