Was Luigi Mangione (CEO Shooting Suspect) Influenced by the Upcoming Film "The Amateur"?

In "The Amateur", set to release in 2025, Rami Malek plays a character who undergoes a dramatic transformation. Once a reserved computer guy, with no combat experience, and that never held a gun, embarks on a quest for vengeance after the tragic death of his wife. The character’s sudden pivot from an unassuming professional to a determined avenger captivated audiences when the movie’s trailer dropped just three weeks ago.

Now, allegedly, a real-life parallel has emerged. Luigi Mangione, a software developer known for his work on popular video games like Civilization VI, has become the prime suspect in the shocking shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson, a crime that occurred just days ago, Dec 4. Until now, known as a “computer guy,” but now Mangione finds himself at the center of a criminal investigation.

Adding to the intrigue, investigators discovered shell casings and bullets at the scene, inscribed with the words "Delay," "Deny," and "Depose." These inscriptions seem to hint at a vendetta, possibly connected to the perceived grievances against the healthcare industry. Was this an orchestrated act of vengeance or was it a simulation? Could Mangione’s actions have been inspired (even if indirectly) by The Amateur trailer?

Surprisingly, the movie character and the suspect also look alike, sharing similar facial features and skin tone. This uncanny similarity is likely to fuel further speculation and comparisons in the days ahead.

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