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The Apprentice<\/em><\/a> film made its debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year \u2014 and it sent shockwaves among viewers for its depiction<\/a> of Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a>. Sebastian Stan<\/strong>\u2018<\/a>s portrayal of a young Trump spurred a response from the former host of the reality TV series The Apprentice<\/em>. As details about the controversial movie makes its rounds on social media, Hollywood Life<\/strong> has rounded up everything you need to know about the new film.<\/p>\n Per its official longline, The Apprentice<\/em> \u201cis a dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a young Donald Trump\u2019s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.\u201d<\/p>\n The movie also claims to be inspired by \u201ctrue events\u201d from Trump\u2019s life and career so far.<\/p>\n After it premiered at Cannes, viewers revealed that a graphic rape scene is featured in the film between Trump and his ex-wife Ivana Trump<\/strong>. Per Variety<\/em><\/a>, the scene begins with Ivan (portrayed by actress Maria Bakalova<\/strong>) playfully showing a book about female orgasms to her husband. The interaction between them quickly takes a sharp turn, and the character Trump reveals he doesn\u2019t want her anymore. After they argue, Trump rapes her.<\/p>\n We couldn\u2019t think of a better endorsement @RealDonaldTrump<\/a>. #TheApprentice<\/a> is Now Playing in Theaters nationwide!https:\/\/t.co\/syzMcmWReR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GBpM6AtCjk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Apprentice (@ApprenticeMov) October 14, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Apprentice <\/em>premiered on October 11.<\/p>\n A streaming release date has not been set yet. As of now, moviegoers can only see The Apprentice<\/em> in theaters.<\/p>\n Upon hearing about the film\u2019s portrayal of him, Trump and his campaign responded by calling it \u201cgarbage.\u201d Per a statement by campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung, they plan to file a lawsuit\u00a0\u201cto address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked,\u201d the spokesperson added, according to the Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n Director Ali Abbasi<\/strong> spoke to reporters at Cannes, noting, \u201cI don\u2019t necessarily think that this is a movie he would dislike. I don\u2019t necessarily think he would like it. I think he would be surprised, you know? And like I\u2019ve said before, I would offer to go and meet him wherever he wants and talk about the context of the movie, have a screening and have a chat afterwards, if that\u2019s interesting to anyone at the Trump campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n Thanks for getting back to us @realDonaldTrump<\/a>. I am available to talk further if you want. Today is a tight day w a lot of press for #TheApprentice<\/a> but i might be able to give you a call tomorrow. pic.twitter.com\/TU1b3Qg2rL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ali Abbasi (@_aliabbasi_) October 14, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Trump later broke his silence about the movie in a Truth Social post, calling it \u201cfake and classless.\u201d<\/p>\n In response to Trump\u2019s statement, Abbasi tweeted<\/a>, \u201cThanks 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 [sic].\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the\u00a0<\/i>National Sexual Assault\u00a0Hotline<\/i><\/a>\u00a0at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, judgment-free support as well as local resources to assist in healing, recovering and more.<\/i><\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nWhat Is \u2018The Apprentice\u2019 About?<\/h2>\n
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