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Rami Malek recalls pitching unlikely 'The Amateur' role

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Charlie Heller, the bereaved rookie vigilante Rami Malek plays in The Amateur, is all brains and no brawn.
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The film comes from Robert Littell’s 1981 spy thriller, previously adapted for the screen in a Canadian project.
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Nerdy Vengeance Will Be Rami Malek’s in ‘The Amateur’
Charlie Heller, the bereaved rookie vigilante Rami Malek plays in The Amateur, is all brains and no brawn. That sets him apart from his colleagues at the CIA, where he works as a cryptographer, running numbers while they run down suspects.
Rami Malek recalls pitching unlikely 'The Amateur' role: 'Can't believe I'm saying this'
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The Amateur film review — Rami Malek goes Charles Bronson in improbable revenge thriller
In espionage thriller The Amateur, Rami Malek plays Charles Heller, a brilliant, mild-mannered CIA data analyst who seeks revenge when his wife (Rachel Brosnahan) is killed by terrorists. His bosses are understandably incredulous when this unworldly screen jockey demands to pursue and kill the perpetrators in person.
Rami Malek on Producing ‘The Amateur,’ Heath Ledger’s Joker Influence and a ‘Mr. Robot’ Film
A scene in his spy thriller features a subtle nod to 'The Dark Knight,' when the Joker flinches after an explosion: "If someone like The Joker is going to flinch, the authenticity that it gave to that moment lasted with me.
“The Amateur” director says Laurence Fishburne improvised slapping Rami Malek: 'It was shocking'
"It's delivered in a way that’s quite aggressive," Malek tells EW. "But not in a way that a makeup artist had to be flown in to fix the color of my cheek."
Rami Malek on Producing ‘The Amateur,' Heath Ledger's Joker Influence and a ‘Mr. Robot' Film
A scene in his spy thriller features a subtle nod to 'The Dark Knight,' when the Joker flinches after an explosion: "If someone like The Joker is going to flinch, the authenticity that it gave to that moment lasted with me.
'The Amateur' stars Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne get candid about career challenges
"The Amateur" stars Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne explain to USA TODAY's Brendan Morrow the motivation behind choosing their latest project.
Rami Malek Is Bringing Back ’90s Airport Style
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‘The Amateur’ Review: Rami Malek Transforms From CIA Desk Jockey Into Ace Field Agent in Preposterous but Entertaining Vengeance Thriller
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'The Amateur' director James Hawes on Rami Malek's unconventional casting over 'The Punisher' star Jon Bernthal - Exclusive
Director James Hawes discusses his upcoming spy thriller, The Amateur, starring Rami Malek. Hawes emphasizes that the film is a fresh take on the genre, not a remake, and highlights Malek's unconventional casting as a deliberate choice to portray a vulnerable,
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In The Amateur, a globe-trotting thriller Malek executive-produced and his first true leading role since the one that won him Best Actor, he gives a performance that’s always a beat out of sync with the requirements of what is,
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Why Rami Malek wants to be the next Gene Hackman
Rami Malek never wanted to be a star. He wanted to be Gene Hackman. “I’ve never had any massive expectations in this business,” Malek tells The National. “I’ve always just wanted to be a working actor – a journeyman.
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