Armie Hammer is making his return to Hollywood with 'Frontier Crucible,' a period western directed by Travis Mills and produced by Dallas Sonnier. Despite past controversies and allegations, Hammer is set to join a star-studded cast in this gripping tale set in the 1870s Arizona frontier.
- Armie Hammer is back on the screen
- He is back after several controversies
- THIS is what fans can expect
A Star's Fall and Rise: Armie Hammer's Hollywood Journey
Armie Hammer, once a prominent Hollywood figure, is stepping back into the limelight with his role in 'Frontier Crucible.' This marks his return to the big screen after a series of sexual misconduct allegations led to his career's abrupt halt. Despite the controversies, Hammer is ready to reclaim his place in the film industry.
The upcoming film 'Frontier Crucible' is a period western directed by Travis Mills and produced by Dallas Sonnier.
Known for producing gritty indie films like 'Bone Tomahawk' and 'Dragged Across Concrete,' Sonnier expressed his excitement about working with Hammer, stating:
"I’ve built a career producing masculine indie movies, such as 'Bone Tomahawk', 'Brawl in Cell Block 99', 'Dragged Across Concrete', 'Muzzle' and 'The Standoff at Sparrow Creek' and worked with legendary actors including Kurt Russell, Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson, Jason Sudeikis, Guy Pearce, Aaron Eckhart, Don Johnson, Stephen Lang, James Badge Dale, Steve Austin, and more. And, now, I’m pumped to work with Armie Hammer on 'Frontier Crucible'."
Armie himself pointed to his return online:
The Allegations and Their Aftermath
Hammer's career faced a significant setback in early 2021 when sexually charged text messages with several women surfaced. The allegations escalated when a woman named Effie accused him of rape in 2017. Two more women came forward, accusing Hammer of severe emotional abuse, leading them to seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hammer defended himself by claiming the relationships were consensual sadomasochistic arrangements, though he admitted to being emotionally abusive. In 2023, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office decided not to indict Hammer due to insufficient evidence.
Hammer countered that the relationships were all consensual sadomasochistic arrangements but conceded he was emotionally abusive to the women. Following an investigation, the Los Angeles county district attorney declined to indict Hammer in 2023, citing insufficient evidence.
Set against the backdrop of the 1870s Arizona frontier, 'Frontier Crucible' tells the story of an ex-soldier, played by Thomas Jane, who reluctantly joins forces with outlaws, a woman, and her injured husband.
Together, they face the harsh elements and hostile forces in a desperate struggle for survival. While Hammer's role in the film remains undisclosed, the cast includes Myles Clohessy, Zane Holtz, Mary Stickley, and Eddie Spears. Production is set to begin in Arizona in November under Sonnier's Bonfire Legend banner.
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In addition to his film comeback, Armie Hammer has launched 'The Armie HammerTime Podcast,' further signaling his return to the public eye. This new venture allows Hammer to connect with audiences and share his perspectives beyond the film industry.
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