Rami Malek on How His Character in ‘The Amateur’ Compares to ‘Mr. Robot’: It’s “That Feeling of Being Alienated”

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Rami Malek has taken on a new title: action hero.

Though the role for the Oscar-winning actor might be a change of pace, given his propensity for dramatic roles and having portrayed a Bond villain, there are some parallels between his character in “The Amateur” and Elliot Alderson from “Mr. Robot“, whom Malek played over four seasons.

Although the new role may be different for the Oscar-winning actor, who usually does dramatic roles and was a Bond villain, his character in “The Amateur” has some similarities to Elliot Alderson from “Mr. Robot“, which Malek played for four seasons.

Malek expressed that he believes the character he plays has a sense of isolation, enduring grief and going through all the phases of mourning. He also noted that this character is unique because he’s a family man with an exceptional partner, Rachel Brosnahan.” (The Hollywood Reporter for Wednesday night’s premiere)

Malek continued to explain why he’s attracted to outcast characters.

He prefers characters who seem lonely, marginalized, or different, often feeling unwanted or unheard. Seeing these characters accomplish remarkable feats is a theme he aimed to emphasize throughout the script and story as much as possible.

In the gaming world, I’ve just dived into “The Amateur,” a gripping tale directed by James Hawes, adapted from the eponymous book and a modern take on the 1981 original. As Charlie Heller, a CIA coder, I find myself embarking on a personal mission to seek justice for my wife’s untimely death. In an exciting twist, I, Rami Malek, am not just the lead actor but also one of the executive producers, adding an extra layer of dedication and immersion to this captivating adventure.

In the movie, Brosnahan – who portrays her late character Sarah – discussed her and Malek’s efforts to jointly work on something. She explained that when Malek shared his deep passion for the project, explaining why it was important and crucial for his character development throughout the film, it became challenging to refuse him. Addressing Hollywood Reporter, she added, “Rami is an effective and persuasive producer of this film, which I truly admire.

The actress from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel hinted at a previous opportunity they shared to collaborate, and now they’re on the lookout for another one. She mentioned, “We’re discussing potential ideas and attempting to determine the best approach.

The Amateur is out in theaters on April 11.

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2025-04-04 08:24