The Apprentice Film Faces Legal Threats

The newly released film 'The Apprentice' has garnered significant attention for its portrayal of a young Donald Trump, played by Sebastian Stan, and his mentor Roy Cohn, portrayed by Jeremy Strong. Directed by Ali Abbasi and initially written by Gabriel Sherman, the movie explores Trump's rise in the real estate world during the 1970s and 1980s under Cohn's guidance. A clip shows Cohn coaching Trump during a phone interview about his plans for the Commodore Hotel. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the film sparked controversy over a scene depicting an alleged rape incident, which Trump's campaign has denounced as defamatory. Trump's team has threatened legal action against the filmmakers for sensationalizing false claims. 'The Apprentice' is set for an October 11 release.