Armie Hammer's Comeback Film Sparks New Wave of Online Trolling
Planned as a career reset, the release has instead reset the clock on the controversy he denied.
Armie Hammer hoped his new film would mark a quiet return to acting. Instead, it has reignited the very scandal he wanted to leave behind.
He denied the allegations, and a Los Angeles investigation resulted in no criminal charges, according to OK! Magazine.
"Armie hoped this movie would help put the focus back on his acting, but instead it has sparked another wave of criticism and trolling about his past online," a source close to the production told OK! Magazine. "The controversy surrounding the movie has only fueled people determined to remind audiences of his past, making what was supposed to be a comeback look like another uphill battle."
Hammer remains best known for roles in 'Call Me by Your Name,' 'The Social Network,' 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' and 'The Lone Ranger.' For now, his attempted comeback is playing out against a backdrop of renewed online scrutiny.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Were any criminal charges filed against Armie Hammer?
No. A Los Angeles investigation into the allegations against him resulted in no criminal charges.
What did Armie Hammer say about the allegations?
Armie Hammer denied the sexual allegations against him.
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