Trump biopic “The Apprentice” has finally been acquired by Tom Ortenberg’s Briarcliff Entertainment for domestic distribution — and is targeting a wide release before the election, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
The film is eyeing an Oct. 11 release date. The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
James Shani, who is an executive producer on the project via his Rich Spirit banner, led the group that bought out Kinematics, backed by Dan Snyder, in acquiring the controversial film directed by Ali Abbasi, as TheWrap has previously reported. The move paved the way for “The Apprentice” to finally secure U.S.