Armie Hammer Landed His First Major Post-Controversy Movie, And The Internet Has Thoughts

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This month marks four years since Armie Hammer was first linked publicly with sexual assault allegations that began when leaked texts suggested the actor identified as a cannibal. Subsequently, several women made accusations of abuse, which prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to initiate an investigation and led Hammer to seek treatment for substance abuse and issues related to sex. Now, Hammer is returning to acting, but his latest project has sparked much discussion online.

Armie Hammer Has Found His First Movie Since His Controversy And Rehab Stint

After the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office determined that there was not enough evidence to prosecute Armie Hammer for jail time a few years ago, he is now attempting to make a comeback in Hollywood. According to Variety, Hammer has landed a leading role in Uwe Boll’s film titled The Dark Knight. This movie isn’t connected to any upcoming Batman productions, but it is categorized as a “vigilante thriller” in which Hammer will portray a character who takes matters into his own hands by pursuing criminals personally. Filming for the movie is scheduled to begin in Croatia later this month.

In the screenplay for “The Dark Knight,” originally penned by Boll, Hammer’s character will gain massive popularity on social media and be seen as a public hero due to his vigilante actions – quite similar to Batman. Interestingly, Boll is a German filmmaker recognized for creating 2005’s “Alone in the Dark,” an adaptation of the popular video game, which has gained notoriety for being one of the worst films ever produced – a reputation that’s been reinforced by its abysmal 1% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

What The Internet Is Saying About Armie Hammer’s Upcoming Movie

After it was announced that Armie Hammer will return to filmmaking for ‘The Dark Knight’, social media has been abuzz with various opinions regarding this project. For instance, here’s what one user posted on Twitter:

Given Hammer’s recent public image, one could assume that he might lean into his reputation for an upcoming role. However, quite surprisingly, he’s choosing to go against type, taking on a hero-like character instead. Some spectators are still struggling with the film’s title and its striking resemblance to a Batman production.

Given everything that’s come out about the actor since 2021, some people seem utterly unimpressed by it, as one user put it.

During a recent appearance on the show “Your Mom’s House“, Hammer discussed his personal plans and future career. He mentioned the controversial cannibal texts and his recent opportunities in Hollywood, stating that the industry’s response has been “very encouraging” to him. Remarkably, he even declined some roles. With this new project being the first announcement about his work in a while, the internet has shown mixed reactions to his choices, with one individual commenting negatively about it.

Apart from “The Dark Knight”, Hammer has completed production on another film that may be released in 2025. He’s set to star in a Western titled “Frontier Crucible” alongside William H. Macy, which was filmed towards the end of last year. It remains to be seen how busy Hammer will become in the future. We’ll just have to keep an eye out.

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2025-01-08 04:37