The Tourist (novel)

The Tourist is a 2009 espionage novel written by Olen Steinhauer, that was featured on The New York Times' list of best sellers.^[1]

The Tourist

First edition
Author	Olen Steinhauer
Language	English
Genre	Espionage
Publisher	Minotaur Books
Publication date	2009
Media type	Hardcover and paperback
Pages	408
ISBN	0-312-37487-9
Followed by	The Nearest Exit

Story

The story follows Milo Weaver, an agent with a secret branch of the CIA specializing in black ops known as the Tourists.^[2]

Film adaptation

George Clooney's production company reportedly purchased the film rights to the novel in March 2009. It was rumored that Clooney intended to play the role of Weaver.^[2] In September 2012, it was reported that Columbia Pictures would adapt the novel into a film with Doug Liman set to direct.^[3] In October 2023, it was reported that 20th Century Studios would adapt the novel into a film with Pablo Trapero set to direct.^[4]