In a new clip from The Apprentice, Ali Abbasi’s biopic on the rise of Donald Trump, Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong) coaches the aspiring tycoon (portrayed by Sebastian Stan) on speaking with the press.
“Hello Judy, speaking here is Donald Trump, absolutely thrilled to chat with you!” says Trump over the phone. Meanwhile, Cohn, sitting beside Trump in a cab, urges her, whispering, “Get excited, get excited!” Later, when asked about his future plans by a journalist, Trump reveals that he aims to buy ‘The Commodore’ and transform it into “the premier and most magnificent structure in the city – perhaps even the nation.”
Cohn encourages him to expand further on his architectural designs for the structure, seeming satisfied with his protege’s response. Trump then replies enthusiastically using his distinctive hyperbole, stating that the construction will be “unparalleled; it will be extraordinary.”
When the journalist comments that Trump’s proposal seems “extremely bold” and queries about his motivation, he replies by saying he has “a certain panache” and is “intelligent.” At this point, Cohn urges Trump to be more restrained. Dissatisfied with Trump’s subsequent responses, Cohn seizes the phone and informs the journalist that they will need to complete the rest of the interview face-to-face.
Trump, showing defeat, says, “I’m sorry, Roy.” In response, Cohn says, “It’s actually your own life, and while you still have a long way to go, you are indeed learning.”
In his review following the Cannes premiere, David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter notes that the film primarily underscores how the harmful aspects of modern-day existence, which we can no longer escape, were largely forged by the unholy partnership between two influential figures around half a century ago.
The summary for the movie goes like this: “In the 1970s New York, a young Donald Trump, yearning to establish his reputation as a scion of wealth, gets drawn into the influence of Roy Cohn, a ruthless lawyer who significantly shaped the Donald Trump we recognize today. To Cohn, Trump appeared as an ideal protege – someone with raw ambition, a thirst for success, and a readiness to do whatever is necessary to triumph.”
The Apprentice hits theaters on Oct. 11.
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2024-09-03 20:30