Acclaimed director James Hawes is collaborating with writers Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli to adapt Robert Littell’s 1981 novel, The Amateur, for the screen. Hawes is renowned for his directorial work on popular series such as Black Mirror, Slow Horses, Snowpiercer, The Alienist, Penny Dreadful, and Mad Dogs. It will be fascinating to see Hawes transition from television to film.
The Amateur is gearing up to be one of the biggest movies of 2025, with Rami Malek taking over as the lead of the star-studded cast. As we move towards a year filled with big releases, Hawes’ upcoming project has us intrigued, and we’re here to tell you more about it. So, make sure you stick around till the end!
What is the Plot of The Amateur?
The Amateur revolves around the life of a CIA cryptographer, Charles Heller, who loses his wife in a terrorist attack and quickly decides that he wants to find and kill the people who murdered the love of his life, but of course, his bosses aren’t on board with this decision and laugh it off.
But, Charles isn’t one to give up, not when it comes to avenging his wife’s death, and so, he takes matters into his own hands. You can catch a glimpse of the same in the official action-packed trailer of the movie!
The Cast of The Amateur
As we mentioned earlier, Rami Malek is taking over as lead actor in The Amateur, where he will play the titular character Charles Heller. Malek is best known for his work in movies and shows like Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot, The Little Things, No Time to Die, Papillon, and Night at the Museum.
Joining Malek in the cast of The Amateur are Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix, Boyz n the Hood), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, House of Cards), Caitríona Balfe (Outlander, Ford v Ferrari), Jon Bernthal (The Punisher, The Walking Dead), Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man, The Instigators), Holt McCallany (Mindhunter, The Iron Claw), Julianne Nicholson (Janet Planet, Mare of Easttown), Adrian Martinez (Focus, Casa de mi Padre), Danny Sapani (Hymn, Trance), and Takehiro Hira (Giri/Haji, Shōgun).
When and Where Can You Watch The Amateur?
The Amateur has been slated to be released on April 11, 2025, by 20th Century Studios in the United States. The upcoming action-thriller is being produced by Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, and Joel B. Michaels.
Don’t underestimate him.
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Watch the trailer for #TheAmateur starring Academy Award® winner Rami Malek and Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne. Only in theaters April 11. pic.twitter.com/TyaCbIGgg1
We highly recommend marking your calendars because The Amateur is gearing up to make a splash on the big screen.
Conclusion
When it comes to action-thrillers on the big screen, there’s no shortage of options, but more often than not, they fail to hit the mark. However, based on what we’ve seen so far, The Amateur appears to be an exception. Share your thoughts on the movie in the comments below!