Controversial Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Set for US Release Ahead of Election

A new biopic about Donald Trump, titled ‘The Apprentice’, is set to hit US theaters on October 11th, just weeks before the election. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, portrays a young Trump under the mentorship of Roy Cohn in 1980s New York City. The film has sparked controversy, with some critics labeling it ‘obtuse’ while others applaud its ‘sharp and scathing’ portrayal of Trump. The film includes a controversial scene depicting Trump assaulting his then-wife Ivana, leading to legal threats from Trump’s team.

Upcoming Film ‘The Apprentice’ Draws Controversy for Depiction of Ivana Trump’s Alleged Rape

A new film titled ‘The Apprentice’ has sparked controversy for allegedly depicting former US President Donald Trump raping his then-wife, Ivana. The film, which documents Trump’s rise to power in the 1970s and ’80s, features a scene where Trump, played by Sebastian Stan, rapes Ivana, played by Maria Bakalova. The movie’s director, Abbasi, has remained unconcerned despite warnings of legal action from Trump’s campaign. Ivana Trump has previously accused Trump of rape but later recanted her statement.

Trump’s Team to Sue Over Biopic ‘The Apprentice’

Former President Donald Trump’s team is preparing to file a lawsuit against the makers of a biopic about his career in the 1980s. Trump’s campaign communications director, Steven Cheung, called the film, starring Sebastian Stan and directed by Ali Abbasi, a piece of ‘garbage’ and ‘pure fiction.’ The film centers on Trump’s relationship with Roy Cohn and includes salacious and disturbing scenes involving Trump and other real-life figures. Cheung said the film is ‘pure malicious defamation’ and should not see the light of day. Abbasi, the director, said he would be willing to privately screen the movie for Trump if the former president is open to it.

controversial Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Debuts at Cannes, Facing Lawsuit Threats

‘The Apprentice’, a biopic on former US President Donald Trump, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, provoking lawsuit threats for alleged ‘sensationalized lies’. The film portrays Trump’s rise in New York, but triggers controversy over scenes depicting sexual assault and plastic surgery. Notably, the film has received mixed reviews, with some praising its nuanced portrayal while others criticize its fictionalized events.

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