In a surprising casting decision, Sebastian Stan, recognized for his roles in the MCU and Hulu. Pam and Tommyhas been tapped to play a young Donald Trump in the upcoming film The newbie. Joining Stan in important roles is Emmy winner Jeremy Strong of Succession and Oscar nominee Maria Bakalova from Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
Directed by Ali Abbasi, known for his Cannes award Holy Spider, the film delves into Trump’s journey to establish his real estate empire in New York during the ’70s and ’80s, exploring his relationship with attorney Roy Cohn. The narrative frames a mentor-protégé story that depicts the origins of an influential American dynasty within a world of corruption and deceit.
Jeremy Strong will play Roy Cohn, while Maria Bakalova will play Trump’s first wife, Ivana. The project is being developed amid Trump’s ongoing legal battles; He currently faces trial in New York for fraud, and remains a prominent figure in Republican politics.
Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova join ‘THE APPRENTICE’. Strong will play Roy Cohn. Bakalova will play Ivana Trump.
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Gabriel Sherman, acclaimed for The loudest voice in the room, acts as a writer. The film is produced by Daniel Bekerman, Jacob Jarek and Ruth Treacy, with executive producers Grant S. Johnson, Gabriel Sherman and Amy Baer in association with Kinematics as financier.
Sebastian Stan, known for his diverse character portrayals, has tackled real-life figures in recent projects, including Robinhood Markets CEO Vladimir Tenev in dumb money and Tommy Lee in Pam and Tommy. Jeremy Strong, currently up for his third Emmy nomination for Successionhas a number of notable credits including Armageddon Time and The trial of the Chicago 7. Maria Bakalova, acclaimed for her Oscar-nominated role in Borat Subsequent MoviefilmHe contributes his talents to several upcoming projects, including Fairyland and a spy comedy directed by Paul-Feig.
Ali Abbasi, known for his feature film Holy Spider and work at HBO The last of us, directs the film. Gabriel Sherman, a New York Times bestselling author and Vanity Fair special correspondent, serves as a writer and consulting producer.
This star-studded film has garnered attention for its unique narrative and the unexpected casting of Sebastian Stan as the young Donald Trump.
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