Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Debuts at Cannes Film Festival During Election Year

“The Apprentice” Premieres at Cannes Film Festival, Depicting Young Donald Trump’s Rise to Power

CANNES, France (Reuters) – Ali Abbasi’s highly anticipated drama, “The Apprentice”, made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, shedding light on the early days of a young Donald Trump as he climbs the ranks in the New York real estate scene.

The film’s timing couldn’t be more perfect, with Trump, now 77, gearing up for another shot at the U.S. presidency in November. Titled after the reality show that catapulted Trump to fame, “The Apprentice” delves into his journey from a budding entrepreneur working for his father’s business to a bold and self-centered tycoon.

Sebastian Stan, known for his role as the Winter Soldier in the Captain America trilogy, undergoes a stunning transformation to portray Trump. The story focuses on Trump’s mentorship under Roy Cohn, a political strategist infamous for his involvement in anti-communist campaigns during the 1950s.

Abbasi, known for his diverse filmography, including the acclaimed “Border” and “Holy Spider”, brings a unique perspective to Trump’s narrative. While critics have been divided on the film, praising Stan and Strong’s performances, some have noted the challenge of portraying real-life events.

“Sebastian Stan Plays Donald Trump in a Docudrama That Nails Everything About Him but His Mystery,” read the headline from Variety, highlighting the film’s attention to detail. However, IndieWire pointed out that Trump’s character may be too extreme to hold much dramatic interest.

As “The Apprentice” continues to make waves at Cannes, audiences are left pondering the complexities of Trump’s rise to power and the influence of his early experiences on his later political career.