Overview

• Sebastian Stan, who portrayed a young Donald Trump in the 2024 biopic 'The Apprentice,' claimed Trump has likely watched the film 100 times, citing his narcissism.
• Stan speculated that Trump appreciated certain aspects of his cinematic portrayal, particularly how he looked in the film.
• The movie, directed by Ali Abbasi, explores Trump's rise to power in 1970s–80s New York under the mentorship of lawyer Roy Cohn, played by Jeremy Strong.
• Released shortly before the 2024 U.S. election, the film faced legal threats and public condemnation from Trump, who called it a 'defamatory and politically disgusting hatchet job.'
• Despite the controversy, 'The Apprentice' earned critical acclaim, with Stan and Strong receiving Oscar nominations for their performances.