Where was The Amateur filmed? Filming locations of the action spy movie, explored

The Amateur is scheduled to hit the screen on April 11, 2025. Inspired by the 1981 eponymous novel by Robert Littell, this 20th Century Studios production is helmed by James Hawes. Gary Spinelli and Ken Nolan have written the screenplay. Here's the official synopsis:

"A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife’s death."

The film has been shot in different locations. Let us take a comprehensive look at all the locations where it has been shot.

Where was The Amateur filmed? Details Explored

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Martin Ruhe is the cinematographer of The Amateur and its shooting began in June 2023. The film was shot in London, Turkey, France, Pinewood Studios and parts of England.

1) Washington D.C.

A still from The Amateur | Image via 20th Century Studios YouTube

Several parts of The Amateur have been shot in Washington D.C., with several landmarks of the region visible in the film. The Washington Monument as well as the Pentagon building are shown in some scenes.

2) Turkey

Several portions of the film were shot in Turkey as we see the protagonist going after the killer of his wife. Several landmarks of Istanbul, its capital city, including The Blue Mosque, is visible in some scenes.

3) London, England

London remains a pivotal shooting location for the film. The English capital city is where the filming began and the makers managed to capture the essence of the region. The wildflowers of Kent are used in a particular scene. Besides these locations, the film has also been shot in France.

More info on The Amateur

The film is produced by Dan Wilson, Hutch Parker, Rami Malek and Joel B. Michaels. Here's a list of its cast and characters:

Rami Malek as Charles Heller aka Charlie
Laurence Fishburne as Robert Henderson
Caitríona Balfe as Inquiline Davies
Michael Stuhlbarg as Sean Schiller
Rachel Brosnahan as Sarah Horowitz
Holt McCallany as CIA Deputy Director Alex Moore
Alice Hewkin as Ali Park
Julianne Nicholson as Samantha O'Brien
Danny Sapani as Caleb Horowitz
Jon Bernthal as Jackson O'Brien

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the film's director, James Hawes, spoke about giving a twist to the action spy genre. He said:

“The tropes you want as an audience for a spy thriller are there, but with a twist. The big essential heart of it is the character of Charlie, and he is the hero and the justice you didn’t see coming. The unexpected hero.And that character journey, alongside a real emotional arc, is from grief to some sort of resolution. ”

He also spoke about adapting the novel.

"I’m going to say that it wasn’t an either/or, really. It was making our own movie that’s inspired by the same original material and premise. So we went back to the source to take what’s so brilliant and strong about that premise and evolve it from there. We’re aware of the movie, but we wanted to give it something that feels very current and fresh for a 2025 audience."

The film will be released on April 11, 2025.