Key Takeaways:
– Tom Ortenberg's Briarcliff Entertainment acquires the film, ‘The Apprentice', which is based on Donald Trump's rise in real estate.
– The film is planned for release on October 11, ahead of the US Presidential Election.
– Sebastian Stan, known for his work in ‘Thunderbolts', was roped in to play Trump.
– Jeremy Strong of ‘Succession' will portray Roy Cohn, Trump's former advisor.
– It's reported that the film will receive a full-on awards campaign.
Now, let's get into the full details, folks!
Greetings, movie buffs! Isn't it exciting to see real-world stories on the big screen? Well, we have an interesting tidbit about a new movie that you might want to keep on your radar.
That's right! We're talking about the upcoming film ‘The Apprentice' which chronicles the rise of Donald Trump in the real estate world.
What's the Buzz About?
The Hollywood Reporter recently let us in on an important development. ‘The Apprentice', directed by Ali Abbasi, has been snagged by Tom Ortenberg's Briarcliff Entertainment. They've got big plans for this one, guys! You can start marking your calendars because the film is slated for release on October 11. That's just weeks before the U.S. Presidential Election.
A Star-Studded Affair
This isn't your average biopic, either. The cast is impressive! Playing Trump himself is none other than ‘Thunderbolts' star, Sebastian Stan. Ever wondered who'd look good in that famous Trump hair? Well, Stan is about to give us a taste!
Not only that, but we also have Jeremy Strong on board. You might remember him from ‘Succession'. He'll be stepping into the shoes of Roy Cohn, who was somewhat of a right-hand man to Trump back then.
Adding to the glittery cast is Maria Bakalova, known for her roles in ‘Borat 2' and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'. She's set to play Ivana Trump.
Looking Back at Trump's Rise
The film will let us peek into Trump's life from his twenties to his late thirties. It'll take us through his milestones and struggles as he built his real estate empire in the '70s and '80s. We'll also get to see the dynamics of his relationship with the controversial attorney, Roy Cohn.
According to the film teasers, it aims to unravel the world of power, ambition, corruption, and deceit. It illustrates the mentor-protégé relationship that shaped Trump's destiny and gave birth to an American dynasty.
Behind the Scenes
Credit for the film's sharp narrative goes to Gabriel Sherman, who's known for his in-depth chronicling of Trump for Vanity Fair. And guess what? His book ‘The Loudest Voice in the Room' inspired an entire Showtime series! Talk about being influential in storytelling.
A Fine Reception
The film has already piqued the interest of critics. It was revealed at Cannes and has scored a pretty decent 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. Can you believe that?!
As if that wasn't enough, it's also being teased for screening at some cool film festivals this fall. Top that off with rumours of a full-on awards campaign planned by Ortenberg. We might be looking at another ‘Crash' or ‘Spotlight' here, folks.
That's it for now, movie lovers! We can't wait to see how this film turns out. Be sure to keep your popcorn ready for ‘The Apprentice' releasing on October 11.
