Armie Hammer, who previously faced allegations of sexual misconduct and a fetish for cannibalism, is set to return to the big screen with a leading role in Uwe Boll’s upcoming thriller, “The Dark Knight.”
Despite the title, Boll’s film has no ties to Christopher Nolan’s 2008 movie with the same name, which famously starred Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. That means Hammer — who was once slated to play the caped crusader in the canceled “Justice League: Mortal” movie — won’t be suiting up as the D.C. superhero anytime soon.
Instead, he’ll star as Sanders, a “crime-fighting” vigilante, Variety reported. The character’s crusade for justice makes him a social media sensation, but also earns the ire of law enforcement.
“The story of ‘The Dark Knight’ couldn’t be a more current topic, and I’m excited to bring it to life with this excellent cast,” said Boll, who has directed nearly 36 movies — of varying quality — over the course of his career.
The German filmmaker is perhaps best known for his flops, including “Alone in the Dark,” “BloodRayne,” and “The Final Storm.” In 2009, he was given a Golden Raspberry Award, also known a Razzie, for “worst director” in addition to a special award for Worst Career Achievement.
Hammer, meanwhile, saw his career stall in 2021, after he was accused of sending graphic and violent texts about rape fantasies, cannibalism and drinking blood. The anonymous recipient shared alleged screenshots of their conversations online, which prompted additional allegations of sexual misconduct, including from his ex-girlfriend Paige Lorenz.
Following a two-year investigation, the Los Angeles County district attorney declined to charge Hammer with sexual assault in 2023.
