It put off many actors from considering the lead role of Trump, with Marvel star Sebastian Stan eventually stepping into the tycoon's shoes. That worked out for the best though, with Stan receiving universal praise for his incredible performance, completely transforming into the young real estate businessman.

Stan, who portrays Donald Trump in Ali Abbasi's new movie, was asked whether this film debuting so close to the U.S. election could sway voters: "He's been trying to censor this movie, and at the same time,

Sebastian Stan blasts Trump for trying to censor The Apprentice, a biopic exploring Trump’s relationship with mentor Roy Cohn.

After former president Donald Trump lashed out about the new biopic The Apprentice, Sebastian Stan —who plays Trump in the film—is calling out the Republican presidential nominee for his "hypocritical" attempts to censor the movie.

In its own way, The Apprentice is a compelling tragedy that also mashes up the ‘80s style ambition of Scarface with the creation myth of Frankenstein.

Stan stars in 'The Apprentice,' which follows the Republican presidential nominee during the early days of his career

Sebastian Stan immersed himself in footage of Donald Trump from the '70s and '80s to better hone his impression in "The Apprentice."