Controversial Trump Biopic 'The Apprentice' Gets Distribution Deal Ahead of Election

After struggling to find a distributor post-Cannes premiere, the film 'The Apprentice,' starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, secures a release with Briarcliff Entertainment on Oct. 11, just before the November election. Directed by Ali Abbasi, the film explores Trump's rise in New York real estate and faces potential legal threats from Trump's camp.

After its lackluster reception at the Cannes Film Festival, the controversial film 'The Apprentice,' featuring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has finally secured a distributor. Briarcliff Entertainment plans to release the film in U.S. and Canadian theaters on Oct. 11, just weeks before the November election.

Directed by Danish Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi, 'The Apprentice' faced significant challenges in attracting major studios and distributors, largely due to potential legal threats. Trump's reelection campaign dismissed the movie as 'pure fiction' and threatened legal action.

The film delves into Trump's rise to power in New York real estate, guided by defense attorney Roy Cohn, and includes controversial scenes like the alleged rape of Ivana Trump. Despite the controversy, Abbasi remains open to discussing the film's context with Trump and his campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)