The Apprentice Biopic Opens to Disappointing Box Office

The biopic 'The Apprentice', starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump, opened to disappointing box office numbers, grossing only $1.61 million over its opening weekend, far below expectations compared to the $7.65 million earned by the Ronald Reagan biopic 'Reagan'. Despite positive audience reception, with an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes compared to 78% from critics, the film struggled to gain traction, ranking tenth at the box office. Stan emphasized that the film focuses on Trump's character rather than his political views, urging viewers to explore their trust in him, while Trump himself criticized the film as 'FAKE and CLASSLESS'. The production faced challenges including a rushed marketing campaign and legal threats from Trump prior to its release. Critics have noted that while the performances were praised, the film does not offer new insights into Trump's life. Industry insiders suggest the film's lack of distribution interest stemmed from fears of backlash from Trump's supporters.