As star of “The Amateur,” in theaters Friday, Rami Malek gets to be both skittish nerd and coolly competent angel of death. He’s the homebody and perpetual rule-follower who in grief-stricken madness decides to blackmail his bosses and go on an international killing spree to get the people responsible for her death.

Oscar winner and former Bond villain Rami Malek plays an unlikely action hero in the espionage thriller "The Amateur".

At the London premiere of "The Amateur," Rami Malek reflects on his transition from a villain in the "Bond" franchise to playing an "unexpected hero" who is relatable to everyone.