Jeremy Strong's 'The Apprentice' Tackles Trump's Rise with Roy Cohn

The film explores the controversial mentorship of Donald Trump by lawyer Roy Cohn, amid challenges in securing a U.S. release.

Jeremy Strong stars as Roy Cohn in 'The Apprentice,' a film depicting Donald Trump's formative years in New York under Cohn's guidance.
The movie faced distribution hurdles in the U.S. after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Trump's lawyers and losing a key financier.
Director Ali Abbasi presents the film as a character study rather than a political commentary, focusing on Trump's early ambitions and Cohn's influence.
Sebastian Stan plays a young Donald Trump, highlighting his transformation from a real estate novice to a prominent figure in Manhattan.
Critics note the film's attempt to humanize its subjects, sparking debate on the portrayal of Cohn and Trump as complex characters.