A Funny Thing About Armie Hammer’s Upcoming Role In Uwe Boll’s The Dark Knight

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Regardless of whether you’re intrigued by Armie Hammer’s peculiar life and career or an ardent Batman fan like myself, there’s a chance you’ve caught wind of the news about the actor’s debut role post-controversy in an upcoming movie titled “The Dark Knight“. Yes, that’s not a typo, I meant to write “night”. The star of “The Social Network” is hoping to stage a comeback with a project associated with one of the finest live-action Batman movies ever produced.

As a die-hard fan, I’m excited to share some intriguing insights about the upcoming film from writer and director Uwe Boll, known for his video game adaptations that often received harsh criticism. Contrary to what one might expect due to similarities in genre, Michael Roesch, the executive producer, assures us that this “Dark Knight” is unlike Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece, promising no confusion between the two.

However, despite their apparent differences, this upcoming superhero movie has a fascinating and lesser-known connection to a popular DC character. Let me shed some light on this intriguing connection, or at least remind you of it if your memory is a bit hazy.

Armie Hammer Almost Played Batman

Among the most notorious aborted comic book films is “Justice League: Mortal,” a project initially spearheaded by George Miller, an Academy Award-nominated director, before various factors such as the 2008 Writers’ Strike and other unforeseen circumstances caused its untimely cancellation. If this film had not been put on hold, it would have presented a distinctive portrayal of the DC superhero alliance. Future “Shazam!” actor Adam Brody was set to play The Flash, Megan Gale from “Mad Max: Fury Road” as Wonder Woman, and Armie Hammer as Batman.

Indeed, before the 2010s saw the release of hit films such as “The Social Network” in 2010 and “Call Me By Your Name” in 2017 that catapulted him to stardom, the actor’s mainstream debut almost happened earlier when he was chosen to portray Bruce Wayne by George Miller. In essence, Hammer had another chance to embody “The Dark Knight,” although it might be fair to say this is the second opportunity; I suspect it could also be the last one.

This Is Likely The Closest Armie Hammer Will Come To Fulfilling That Lost Opportunity

In 2017, Armie Hammer expressed relief that the movie “Justice League: Mortal” didn’t take place as he was only 19 years old at the time. However, in 2019, he showed interest in starring as the main character in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” a role that ultimately went to Robert Pattinson. Now, the possibility of playing the Batman is back on the table with James Gunn and team working to cast the character for the DCU (a universe separate from the Batman Epic Crime Saga). Unfortunately, I don’t believe Hammer will be receiving a call for this role.

For those not in the know, the actor’s career experienced a dramatic downturn in 2021 due to accusations of sexual misconduct and cannibalism, which led him to seek help for problems related to sex, substance abuse, and alcoholism. Although these charges were later dropped following an investigation, it’s been a challenging path for him to recover, and the fact that he is starring in an Uwe Boll film, often seen as a career low point, suggests his career may not be on the upswing. Regrettably, Hammer might find solace in this role, but given his potential to play Batman convincingly, this Dark Knight role could be the best he can expect under the circumstances.

Will I Watch Armie Hammer In Uwe Boll’s The Dark Knight?

Prior to the shocking accusations surfacing, Armie Hammer was not a performer I held in high regard, even though I enjoyed his acting in films like “Sorry to Bother You,” the spy film masterpiece (according to me) “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” and the underappreciated “Free Fire.” Additionally, I have always steered clear of Uwe Boll movies due to the warnings I’ve received from various sources.

To put it another way, I’m not planning to make a special effort to watch “The Dark Knight”, as it starts filming in Croatia quite soon. However, being a devoted fan of superhero movies, particularly those involving Batman, and given the unusual links this movie has with the character, I must confess that I find myself somewhat drawn to it.

Even though Hammer and Boll have stirred up controversies and have a negative image among film enthusiasts, it’s quite possible that The Dark Knight could still become an unexpected success due to people’s curiosity about the outcome or the amusement in spotting any blatant imitations of the Christopher Nolan film. However, I can’t help but ponder when they might be compelled to change its name.

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2025-01-11 00:07