James Hawes, the director behind the acclaimed Apple TV series Slow Horses, is set to helm the upcoming feature film Amateur, starring Rami Malek for 20th Century Studios. With Gary Spinelli working on the screenplay, the film follows a CIA cryptographer who is reeling from the death of his wife caused by a terrorist attack in London. As the agency fails to prioritize the case, the cryptographer decides to take matters into his own hands and blackmail the agency into training him to pursue the terrorists himself.
Malek, known for his versatility and range, is likely to take on the lead role of the cryptographer. With a variety of projects already under his belt, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot, and No Time to Die, he is set to appear in several upcoming films, including a Buster Keaton biopic and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Hawes, on the other hand, has a background in television, with credits including Slow Horses, Raised by Wolves, Snowpiercer, and Black Mirror. Despite some shows having short-lived runs, he has gained a reputation for his work in the industry.
Rami Malek (Via Rami Malek/Twitter)
Amateur is still in the early stages of development, with no projected filming start date or release window. However, with Malek on board, the film is shaping up to be an exciting and action-packed project. Fans of Hawes and Malek will likely be eagerly awaiting the release of the film, whenever it may be. The project’s statement reads, “Amateur, the upcoming feature film directed by James Hawes, promises to be an action-packed thrill ride, with Rami Malek lending his star power to the lead role.”
In the midst of his busy schedule, Malek finds himself at the helm of yet another thrilling project. Hawes, too, is expected to bring his expertise to the table, having tackled a variety of genres in his television work. With the promise of a high-octane action film on the horizon, audiences are likely to be eagerly anticipating the release of Amateur.
