The Amateur

Template:Infobox film The Amateur is an American espionage thriller film directed by James Hawes and written by Gary Spinelli, based on the 1981 novel of the same name by Robert Littell, which was previously adapted into a film that year. Produced by Dan Wilson and Hutch Parker for 20th Century Studios, it stars Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Adrian Martinez, Laurence Fishburne, Holt McCallany and Julianne Nicholson.

It was released on April 11, 2025, by 20th Century Studios.

Premise

After Charles Heller, a CIA cryptographer, loses his wife in a London terrorist attack, he realizes his bosses will not act due to conflicting internal priorities. Having blackmailed the agency to train him as a field operative, he embarks on a one-man mission to hunt down his wife's killers.<ref>White, James (February 16, 2023). "Rami Malek Starring In CIA Thriller The Amateur". Empire. Retrieved 2023-06-05.</ref>

Cast

• Rami Malek as Charles "Charlie" Heller<ref name="Malek"/>
• Laurence Fishburne as Robert "Hendo" Henderson<ref name="Brosnahn"/>
• Rachel Brosnahan as Sarah Heller<ref name="Brosnahn"/>
• Caitríona Balfe as Inquiline/Davies<ref name="Brosnahn"/>
• Jon Bernthal as Jackson O'Brien a.k.a. The Bear
• Michael Stuhlbarg as Horst Schiller
• Holt McCallany as CIA Deputy Director Moore<ref name="McCallany"/>
• Julianne Nicholson as CIA Director Samantha O'Brien<ref name="McCallany"/>
• Adrian Martinez as Carlos<ref name="Martinez"/>
• Danny Sapani as Caleb Horowitz
• Takehiro Hira<ref name="Hira"/>

Production

Development on a new adaptation of the Robert Littell novel was first announced in November 2006, with Hugh Jackman attached to star, and Evan Katz writing the screenplay.<ref>Green, Willow (November 8, 2006). "Hugh Jackman Is The Amateur". Empire. Retrieved 27 June 2023.</ref> In February 2023, Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson were announced to be producing the project for 20th Century Studios with James Hawes attached as director and Rami Malek in the lead role.<ref name="Malek">Kroll, Justin (February 16, 2023). "Rami Malek To Star In Thriller Amateur With 'Slow Horses' Director James Hawes Helming For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood.</ref> Malek was also listed as an executive producer on the project.<ref>Humphrey, Julia (February 17, 2023). "Rami Malek To Lead Thriller Amateur From 'Slow Horses' Director James Hawes". Collider.</ref> In May, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitriona Balfe, Adrian Martinez, Laurence Fishburne, Holt McCallany and Julianne Nicholson were added to the cast.<ref name="Martinez">Grobar, Matt (May 5, 2023). "Adrian Martinez Joins Rami Malek In 20th Century Studios Thriller Amateur". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 May 2023.</ref><ref name="Brosnahn">Kroll, Justin; Grobar, Matt (May 19, 2023). "Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe And Laurence Fishburne Join Rami Malek In Thriller Amateur For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2023.</ref><ref name="McCallany">Grobar, Matt (May 26, 2023). "Holt McCallany & Julianne Nicholson Join Rami Malek In 20th Thriller Amateur". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 May 2023.</ref>

Principal photography began in London in June 2023. Filming locations are scheduled for around the south-east of England, as well as France and Turkey.<ref>Rajput, Priyanca (June 5, 2023). "Rami Malek's thriller Amateur filming in London". KFTV. Retrieved 2023-06-05.</ref> Filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.<ref>Gonzalez, Umberto (July 14, 2023). "Here Are All The Movies Affected by the SAG-AFTRA Strike From Deadpool 3 to Mission: Impossible 8 (Photos)". TheWrap. Retrieved 14 July 2023.</ref> Filming resumed by December 2023.<ref>Kanter, Jake (2023-11-17). "Rami Malek's 20th Century Thriller Amateur Among First Studio Shoots To Get Rolling In UK After Strikes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-11-17.</ref><ref>Calnan, Ellie (December 13, 2023). "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved December 13, 2023.</ref> It was later confirmed that Takehiro Hira was also cast.<ref name="Hira">D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2024). "'Shōgun's Takehiro Hira And Akira Emoto Join Brendan Fraser's 'Rental Family' At Searchlight". Deadline. Retrieved October 1, 2024.</ref> In October 2024, it was determined by the Writers Guild of America that Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli would receive screenplay credit, while Katz, Scott Z. Burns, Stephen Chin, Scott Frank, James Hawes, Robert Littell, Diana Maddox, and Patrick Ness contributed additional literary material.<ref name="WGA">"The Amateur". Writers Guild of America West. October 4, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.</ref>

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on April 11, 2025,<ref>Couch, Aaron (5 April 2024). "Disney Sets 'Toy Story 5,' 'Mandalorian & Grogu' for 2026, Delays Live-Action 'Moana' by a Year". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 April 2024.</ref> after previously being scheduled for November 8, 2024.<ref>McClintock, Pamela; Couch, Aaron (June 13, 2023). "Avatar 3 Pushed a Year to 2025, Two Star Wars Movies Head for 2026 and Avengers Films Delayed". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.</ref>

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