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Last year, Golden Globe winner Sebastian Stan earned significant praise from critics and audiences for his compelling performance as Donald J. Trump in the biopic "The Apprentice," which also secured him Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for Best Actor. However, the film faced challenges with a notably low budget and limited marketing resources. Furthermore, Trump's legal team actively worked to restrict the film's distribution in the United States, contributing to its relatively subdued overall buzz and exposure.
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Given a figure as impactful as Trump, Hollywood was unlikely to stop at just one cinematic portrayal. Deadline recently reported exclusively that Andrea Iervolino, a producer known for "Ferrari," is already developing another Donald Trump biopic. This new project is set to boast a substantially larger production scale, with a budget of approximately $100 million, a significant increase from "The Apprentice"'s estimated $16 million.
Iervolino plans to engage with potential partners at the upcoming Cannes Film Market, with aspirations to commence filming by the end of the year. Reportedly, Iervolino's version will offer a "kinder" depiction of Trump compared to "The Apprentice." Iervolino himself told Deadline that regardless of public opinion on Trump's policies, his global influence is undeniably vast. He stated that the film is committed to uncovering a deeper narrative, aiming for a bold yet balanced perspective while showcasing significant artistic ambition.
via： Deadline