The Amateur

The Amateur is an upcoming American espionage action thriller film directed by James Hawes and written by Gary Spinelli. The film is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name, which in turn was based on the novel of the same name by Robert Littell, published that same year. It is produced by 20th Century Studios and Hutch Parker Entertainment, and it is scheduled to be released on April 11, 2025.
==Synopsis==
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. He begins to blackmail the agency into training him and letting him go after them himself.Rami Malek Starring In CIA Thriller The Amateur
==Cast==
*Rami Malek as Charles Heller
*Laurence Fishburne as TBA
*Rachel Brosnahan as TBA
*Caitríona Balfe as TBA
*Jon Bernthal as TBA
*Michael Stuhlbarg as TBA
*Holt McCallany as CIA Deputy Director Moore
*Julianne Nicholson as TBA
*Adrian Martinez as Carlos
*Danny Sapani
*Takehiro Hira as TBA
==Production==
On February 16, 2023, Deadline reported that 20th Century Studios was developing an espionage thriller film starring Rami Malek as Charles Heller, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Adrian Martinez, Caitríona Balfe, Laurence Fishburne, Holt McCallany and Julianne Nicholson.Rami Malek To Star In Thriller ‘Amateur’ With ‘Slow Horses’ Director James Hawes Helming For 20th CenturyRachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe & Laurence Fishburne Join Rami Malek In Thriller ‘Amateur’ For 20th CenturyHolt McCallany & Julianne Nicholson Join Rami Malek In 20th Thriller ‘Amateur’ 
It is scheduled to be released on November 8, 2024.‘Avatar 3’ Pushed a Year to 2025, Two ‘Star Wars’ Movies Head for 2026 and ‘Avengers’ Films Delayed
Filming officially began on June 5, 2023 in London."Rami Malek's thriller Amateur filming in London"
On April 5, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the film had been pushed back from its original date to April 11, 2025.Disney Sets ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ for 2026, Delays Live-Action ‘Moana’ by a Year
==Video==
The Amateur - Official Trailer
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