Rami Malek stars in the upcoming film The Amateur, a thriller based on the novel by Robert Littell. Malek plays the role of Charlie Heller, an introverted decoder for the CIA who’s forced to take matters into his own hands when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack.
In addition to Malek, The Amateur also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne.
Here’s everything you need to know about the film, from the cast and plot to trailers and where to watch.
Release Date and Where to Watch
The Amateur arrives in theaters on April 11th, 2025.
Synopsis
Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.
Cast
Cast members: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, Laurence Fishburne
Creative Team and Production
Directed by: James Hawes
Screenplay written by: Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli — based on the novel by Robert Littell
Produced by: Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, Rami Malek, Joel B. Michaels, and JJ Hook. JJ Hook serves as executive producer.
Trailer and First Look
Take a look at the official trailer:
Photos from The Amateur:
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Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Eulalie Magazine and Tell-Tale TV. She has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches courses in Writing and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she is a Senior Lecturer. You can contact Ashley at [email protected].