Laurence Fishburne Discusses 'The Amateur,' Mentors, and Defining Success

About 'The Amateur'

• 🎯 The film 'The Amateur' is about a brilliant CIA decoder who is drawn into international espionage after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack.
• 💡 It's described as an underdog story and an unlikely hero narrative.
• 🎬 Laurence Fishburne stars in the film alongside Rachel Brosnahan.

Fishburne's Character, Henderson

• 🎭 Fishburne plays a character named Henderson, who is the person you call when you need to dispose of something or need help.
• 🔑 He notes that Henderson can be viewed as a professional mentor figure.

Mentors and Career Beginnings

• 🌟 Fishburne acknowledges having influential mentors, including Rosco Lee Brown, Sidney Poitier, and Marlon Brando.
• 🚀 He reflects on his early career, mentioning that saying yes to Spike Lee's first feature film, 'School Daze,' was a risk that paid off.

Defining Success

• 🐶 Fishburne defines success as when dogs and children like you, emphasizing a connection with innocent beings.
• 🏖️ He envisions a perfect day off involving a beach in a tropical setting.

Rapid Fire and Personal Insights

• 🎤 In a rapid-fire segment, Fishburne identifies his singing voice as an underestimated talent.
• 🔒 The last thing he Googled how to do was tie a bow tie.
• 🎬 'The Amateur' is set to be released in theaters everywhere.