Donald Trump vows to sue over explosive biopic
The Hindu
Controversial biopic on Donald Trump's early years sparks lawsuit threats, but director promises nuanced portrayal of ex-president.
Donald Trump's team has vowed to sue over a biopic about his early years that includes rape, erectile dysfunction and ruthless betrayal, but the makers said on May 21 the film allowed viewers to feel "sympathy" with the ex-president.
The Apprentice, which premiered Monday at the Cannes Film Festival, traces Mr. Trump's origins as an ambitious young property developer in 1970s and 1980s New York.
Sebastian Stan, best known from Marvel superhero films, stars as Mr. Trump, while Jeremy Strong of Succession fame plays his ruthless mentor and attorney Roy Cohn.
Both received glowing reviews from critics.
The film offers a nuanced account of Mr. Trump, depicted as an ambitious but naive social climber in the first half, before his decency is eroded as he learns the dark arts of dealmaking and power.
"Donald's team should wait to watch the movie before they start suing us," director Ali Abbasi told reporters in Cannes.
"I don't necessary think this is a movie that he would dislike... I think he would be surprised," Mr. Abbasi said.
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