The Amateurtrailer reveals a former James Bond villain starring in a new spy thriller fromSlow Horsesdirector James Hawes. Based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell, which was already adapted into a film that year, the upcoming espionage thriller follows a CIA cryptographer who, after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack, takes matters into his own hands to track down those responsible. Themovie stars Rami Malek, known for his Emmy-winning role inMr. Robot, Oscar-winning performance as Freddie Mercury inBohemian Rhapsody, and the Bond villain Lyutsifer Safin inNo Time to Die.
Now,20th Century Studioshas shared thefirst official trailer forThe Amateur,introducing Malek as Charlie Heller, a brilliant but introverted decoder for the CIA. After his wife is killed in a terrorist attack, his superiors at the CIA decline to take action due to internal conflicts, causing Charlie to seek justice for himself, embarking on a dangerous adventure around the world to find those responsible. Armed with his exceptional intelligence skills, he expertly evades his pursuers, turning his expertise into the ultimate weapon in his quest for revenge. Watch the trailer below:
What The Amateur Trailer Means For The Movie
It’s Similar To 2 TV Shows
Rami Malek’s character inThe Amateur, a brilliant but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA, is similar to hischaracter inMr. Robot, Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, clinical depression, and dissociative identity disorder. Malek won an Emmy for his portrayal of Elliot Alderson inMr. Robot, sohis character inThe Amateurbearing some similarities bodes incredibly well for the upcoming espionage thriller. The film’s cast also includes Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne.
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The Amateuralso shares some similarities with the spy thrillerSlow Horses, Apple TV’s series starring Gary Oldman. James Hawes, who directed all sixepisodes ofSlow Horsesseason 1, says the series inspiredThe Amateurwith regard to how it approaches locations, avoiding postcard backdrops for the action and instead showcasing elements of iconic cities that are less familiar to audiences. Additionally, forThe Amateur, Hawes drew inspiration fromAll the President’s Men,Three Days of the Condor, and Jason Bourne.
Our Take On The Amateur Trailer
Its Mr. Robot & Slow Horses Similarities Should Bode Well
The Amateur’s similarities toMr. Robot, showcasing Rami Malek in a similar role, andSlow Horses, should bode well for the upcoming espionage thriller. With Malek in a familiar yet complex role,audiences can anticipate another layered and intense performance akin to his Emmy-winning turn inMr. Robot. Moreover,Slow Horsesdirector James Hawes' involvement, coupled with the trailer, hints at a gritty and nuanced approach to espionage, rooted in realism rather than glossy backdrops. With both shows earning critical and commercial success,The Amateurseems poised to follow suit as a smart and intriguing addition to the genre.
The Amateur
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The Amateur follows a brilliant yet introverted CIA decoder whose life is upended when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. Defying his supervisors' inaction, he embarks on a personal mission to seek justice.
