Donald Trump Jr. Is Just Learning About the ‘Apprentice’ Reboot
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amazon MGM is considering a reboot of the hit TV series The Apprentice, with discussions including the possibility of Donald Trump Jr. taking over the role of host and decision-maker in the boardroom.
- Trump Jr. was unaware of these internal talks and only learned about the potential reboot through media reports, indicating the project is still in very early stages.
- An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that The Apprentice reboot is not in active development and any details about hosts or the show's future are speculative at this point.
- The original show, which ran for 15 seasons on NBC, helped establish Donald Trump’s media presence, but Donald Trump Jr. brings a different dynamic given his political associations.
- Amazon acquired the rights to The Apprentice through its purchase of MGM in 2022, and the potential reboot raises questions about the Trump family’s ongoing involvement in media projects following previous controversies.
