5 films and serials with Rami Malek

Viewers were introduced to the charming descendant of Egyptian immigrants just over 10 years ago. Over the years, Rami Malek managed to go from being a secondary character comedies to the protagonist's top films and TV series.

1. Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum

• United States, 2006.
• Comedy, adventure, fantasy.
• Duration: 108 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,4.

Loser Larry Daley is arranged as a watchman in a museum. And on the first night discovers that all the exhibits can revive. Now he needs to reconcile them, and at the same time prevent the theft of important artifacts.

Rami Malek first appearance in cinema is hardly very much memorable. Due to the Egyptian roots, he landed the role Akmenra Pharaoh. However, the company Ben Stiller and Robin Williams for the novice actor proved to be very useful. Three years later, Malek returned to that image in the sequel, and then moved to more serious roles.

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2. Pacific Ocean

The Pacific

• US, UK, Australia, 2010.
• Military.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8,3.

Mini-series on HBO based on the memoirs of US Marines who fought in the Pacific during World War II. The action begins with the Battle of Guadalcanal, and then the characters are involved in several more important clashes.

All characters of this story drawn from real persons. Malek played a secondary role of Corporal Merriella Shelton, but the actor's skill appreciated and the audience and the critics. But most importantly, on the set, he met Tom Hanks, Produced the series. He invited Malek played a small role in his directorial project "Larry Crowne."

3. Mr. Robot

Mr. Robot

• United States, 2015 - present.
• Drama, techno-thriller.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,5.

Elliot Alderson - social phobia and genius programmer. During the day he works in a company engaged in cyber security, and at night transforms into a hacker who is fighting against corporate power.

The main role in the TV series Sam Esmeyla did Rami Malek real star. For the image of a closed Elliot, he was awarded the prize "Emmy" and two nominations for the "Golden Globe". And the popularity of the series has allowed the authors to release two more seasons. Soon, however, the story "Mr. Robot"Yet completed.

4. Butterfly

Papillon

• USA, Czech Republic, Spain, 2017.
• Drama, Crime, Biography.
• Duration: 133 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Henri Charriere safecracker nicknamed Moth accused of murder he did not commit. He gets to hard labor for dangerous criminals with a life sentence. But Moth leaves no hope to escape and regain their freedom.

Autobiographical story of Henri Charriere is not the first time transferred to the big screen. And Malek had to try hard in order to look into the role of a friend of the protagonist Louis Dega. Indeed, in the last picture in 1973 he embodied Dustin Hoffman. However, it is an acting game Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek called the main advantage of the new version.

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5. Bohemian Rhapsody

bohemian Rhapsody

• United States, 2018.
• Drama, Biography, Music.
• Duration: 134 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

Biopic tells the story of the development of one of the most famous singers of the world - Freddie Mercury. The film is dedicated to his youth, to get acquainted with the Queen's musicians, the first record and worldwide popularity.

The idea of ​​the film discussed for years, and the main issue has always been a candidate for the role of Mercury. Among the favorites are often figured the name of British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, a portrait is very similar to the singer. But Cohen did not converged with authors and musicians in the scene vision. And by the time we started shooting already it is not suitable for age.

As a result, the filmmakers opted for Rami Malek. He also has Egyptian roots as a singer, it is lower than Mercury is only 2 centimeters and is well able to get used to the image. For this role, the actor in the strong competition received "Oscar", "Golden Globe", a BAFTA, "Sputnik" and several other prestigious world film awards.

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