The Apprentice Get a new trailer, teasing the controversial upcoming biopic about Donald Trump. Directed by Ali Abbasi, The Apprentice Star Sebastian Stan as Trump, with the help of lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong) recounts the controversial figure’s rise in the real estate business in the 1970s and 80s. The film, which also stars Maria Bakalova and Martin Donovan, has struggled to find distribution at times (due in part to Trump’s own attempts to block its release), but the North American distribution rights were recently acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment.
Briarcliff Entertainment Now releases the official trailer for The ApprenticeTeasing a unique 1970s and ’80s filming style. The trailer focuses heavily on how Stan’s depiction of Trump developed a win-at-any-cost mindsetSpecifically touching on how Cohn influenced the development of this persona. Ivane Trump of Bakalova is also supported, and tells how the film will not only focus on his business affairs. Check out the trailer below:
What the Apprentice trailer reveals about the movie
Sebastian Stan Transforms
Abbasi’s next film has long been shrouded in mystery, and most of the headlines about the film over the past few months have not really been about the content of the film, but The Apprentice‘s struggle to find distribution due to its controversial subject matter. The trailer now gives a better idea of ​​what’s to come, unveiling a grainy film stock look and non-traditional aspect ratio.
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In terms of story, the trailer suggests that The Apprentice Will try to explain how the real Trump became the famous figure he is today, with Cohen instilling in him that he should never lose or show any weakness. “No matter what happens, you claim victory and never admit defeat“, Strong says in character, speaking to how Trump would later approach both business and politics.
The trailer also gives a look at Stan’s physical transformation, seemingly hinting at how various Trump mannerisms and appearance quirks would shape up over time. This includes, of course, the hair, but also the orange-toned look and distinct speaking cadence. In addition to teasing the positive reviews for The Apprentice What has emerged so far, the trailer ends with Stan, as Trump, joking about running for president, suggesting that The film will not shy away from showing the seeds of Trump’s desire for political leadership.
Our take on The Apprentice’s new trailer
Why the Ali Abbasi film may struggle
Trump is a divisive figure, and The Apprentice is certainly a divisive film. Although the project is mostly focused on Trump’s business and personal life and less on his politics, it seems as if it will not be an overly sympathetic portrait of the man.
Although the reviews so far suggest that The Apprentice A well-made film with some strong performances, the movie could find itself in a bind from a commercial perspective. Those who strongly support Trump can reject the film, because Trump himself tried to prevent his release. Those who don’t support him, on the other hand, may not be interested in seeing a movie about his life because he already dominates so much of the news cycle.
Source: Briarcliff Entertainment