Question 1

Why did screenwriter Gabriel Sherman get the idea for this film about Donald Trump and Roy Cohn?

Accepted Answer

While covering Trump's 2016 campaign, Sherman was told by associates like Roger Stone that Trump was winning by using lessons taught by Roy Cohn. This led to the realization that "Roy created Donald," which became the film's premise.

Question 2

What visual techniques were used to give the film an authentic period feel?

Accepted Answer

The crew used 16mm film to shoot 1970s scenes and a VHS video filter for 1980s scenes, creating dated visual textures that make the movie look almost like a documentary.

Question 3

Which major film festivals was The Apprentice featured at in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2024.

Question 4

What was the surprising reaction from Daniel M. Snyder about his investment in this film?

Accepted Answer

Daniel M. Snyder invested because he mistakenly believed it would portray Donald Trump positively, but director Ali Abbasi stated he simply wanted to make a film about Trump's rise based on known facts.

Question 5

How did Roger Stone react to Jeremy Strong's portrayal of Roy Cohn?

Accepted Answer

Roger Stone, a longtime associate of both Donald Trump and Roy Cohn, said Jeremy Strong's portrayal of Cohn was "uncanny in its accuracy."

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