Sebastian Stan stars as a young Donald Trump in the controversial film 'The Apprentice,' directed by Ali Abbasi, exploring Trump's early career in 1980s New York under Roy Cohn's mentorship. The film, which faced significant hurdles including a cease and desist letter from Trump's legal team and lack of studio interest after its Cannes debut, is set for release on October 11, just weeks before the presidential election. Despite the challenges, Briarcliff Entertainment is launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its distribution. Trump's campaign has dismissed the film as 'pure fiction' and an attempt at election interference by Hollywood elites. The filmmakers aim to provide nuanced portrayals rather than dictate political views, raising questions about audience reception in a politically charged environment. The film's unique position in a sequel and superhero-dominated industry could impact its success and relevance leading up to Election Day.