The Amateur
As of April 28, 2026, The Amateur is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are 20th Century Studios and Hutch Parker Entertainment. Attached are casting director Martin Ware; director James Hawes; writers Evan Katz and Gary Spinelli; and producers Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson. Cast includes Rami Malek. It was scheduled to shoot in London, England from June 2023 to September 2023. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
Charlie Heller, a skilled cryptographer working for the Company, leads a quiet life in a back office. However, when terrorists brutally murder his fiancee and the Agency chooses not to pursue the culprits, Heller's life takes a drastic turn. Despite not being a blackmailer or an assassin, Heller decides to take matters into his own hands and force the CIA to act. With a burning desire for revenge and facing elimination by the CIA, Heller, an amateur, embarks on a dangerous mission to penetrate the Iron Curtain and seek vengeance, knowing his chances of success are slim.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | James Hawes |
Writing
| Writer | Evan Katz |
| Writer | Gary Spinelli |
Casting
| Casting Director | Martin Ware |
Cast
| Cast | Rami Malek |
Production
| Producer | Hutch Parker |
| Producer | Dan Wilson |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-amateur (last updated Apr 28, 2026).