Grossing $17.3 million at the global box office, the film drew plaudits for the acting, directing, and editing, with particular attention to the performances of Sebastian Stan (playing Trump) and Strong with both men shortlisted for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 Oscars.

Stan and Strong are nominated for Oscars for The Apprentice. Stan plays the president early in his career, while Strong plays Trump mentor Roy Cohn. Originally broadcast Feb. 2025, and Dec. 2024.

The film, which President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against, did not win for Best Supporting Actor or Best Actor for Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan.

While defending ‘woke’ as meaning ‘you give a damn about other people,’ the veteran actor delivered a rousing speech urging Hollywood to stand up to President Donald Trump

Here is everything President Donald Trump and his team have said about the "The Apprentice" before its two stars are up for Oscars on March 2.

Ali Abbasi has signed with UTA for representation. Abbasi’s fourth feature, “The Apprentice,” starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova, premiered in Competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival,

Released in theaters on Oct. 11, “The Apprentice” is now available to stream on many streaming services. Viewers can now rent it on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Fandango at Home and YouTube. Clara Scholl is a digital news intern for NBC News Group, where she works with the SEO team. She was born and raised in New York City.

Trump is played by Sebastian Stan. Jeremy Strong, as Cohn, speaks first. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE APPRENTICE") JEREMY STRONG: (As Roy Cohn) What is your business, Donald? SEBASTIAN STAN ...