Overview

• Iannucci said his planned screen project, drawn from President Trump’s speeches, has been rejected by potential U.S. backers who cautioned that financing it would carry risks.
• He recounted warnings from U.S. contacts that those who land on a perceived ‘list’ could face years of legal and financial pressure, including tax scrutiny and costly litigation.
• Speaking at a Creative UK event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, he did not specify whether the project would be a film or a TV series.
• He said he has not shelved the idea and is exploring non‑American financing, while also arguing that Trump’s renewed tariff threats on non‑U.S. productions are already stalling UK projects.
• Coverage links his experience to a broader chilling effect on politically critical media, citing the recent Jimmy Kimmel suspension, reports of Stephen Colbert’s show being canceled, and legal fights over the 2024 film The Apprentice.