Why Hollywood Won’t Touch ‘The Apprentice’ Movie Starring Sebastian Stan

The controversial movie ‘The Apprentice,’ which offers a scathing portrayal of a young Donald Trump, has been causing quite a stir in the film industry. After dominating the Cannes Film Festival with rave reviews and a standing ovation, the film is now facing difficulties securing a U.S. distribution deal.Despite the star-studded cast that includes Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, major studios are shying away from picking up the film. Even daring indie distributors like Neon are hesitant to make a move, leaving the fate of ‘The Apprentice’ uncertain for now.Sources close to the dealmaking process suggest that fear is a significant factor in the lack of distribution offers. The team behind the film believes that releasing ‘The Apprentice’ could lead to backlash from Trump himself, potentially jeopardizing business relationships and future endeavors. With Trump still holding influence and leading in the polls, Hollywood players are wary of stepping on his toes.The idea of facing censorship and backlash from a vindictive Trump has major studios thinking twice about picking up ‘The Apprentice.’ The fear of retribution is real, and it is causing hesitation among distributors, even those with the financial backing to take on such projects.In a landscape where media conglomerates and major studios hold significant power, taking risks on controversial projects like ‘The Apprentice’ is a tough sell. The potential consequences of angering Trump loom large, making it a high-stakes decision for any distributor looking to take on the film.As the drama around ‘The Apprentice’ continues to unfold, industry insiders are watching closely to see if any distributor will take the plunge and bring the film to U.S. audiences. With the talent involved and the buzz surrounding the movie, the wait for a distribution deal is becoming more and more suspenseful.