Disgraced actorArmie Hammeris finally stepping back into the spotlight, with plans to launch a podcast chronicling theCall Me By Your Namestar’s innermost thoughts during his dramatic downfall from fame amid multiple allegations of misconduct and abuse in 2021. Although only one episode has been released so far, it seems that Hammer is already expecting backlash from the project, dubbedThe Armie HammerTime Podcast, as he took to Instagram earlier today to address his prospective critics.
After being ostracized from Hollywood due to public allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women, Hammer has flown largely under the radar,even taking a job as a timeshare salesman in the Cayman Islandsto support himself. However, after three years of relative radio silence, it looks like Hammer is finally growing tired of the simple life. As reported byVariety,The Armie HammerTimepodcast — which is available to stream on most major audio platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts — marks Hammer’s first foray back into the public eye, acting as a personal diary for the former star to express his thoughts and feelings. “I’ve been gone for the last four years and now I’m back. What are you gonna do? So it’s going to be a sort of journal, or a chronicling, of putting my life back together,” Hammer reported. But given the intense controversies surrounding his original fall from grace, Hammer may not be too off base bypredicting some negative reactions to his podcast.
Some of you are going to love this and some of you are going to f**king hate it.
Although an investigation by the LAPD officially cleared Hammer of all criminal chargesback in 2023, the actor hasn’t yet been able to redeem himself in the eyes of the public. One major sticking point seems to be the sheer incredulity of the accusations made against him, as numerous women came forward in 2021 with reports that Hammerhad engaged in non-consensual sadomasochistic and cannibalistic fantasies during their relationships. Following these accusations, the cannibal jokes emerged en masse, officially branding Hammer as a Hannibal Lecter wannabe. It’s been difficult for Hammer to shake off that stigma ever since — though he’s seemingly embraced it in his podcast, with a description of the project reading, “Don’t worry…we feed him before every episode.”
Does Armie Hammer Deserve Redemption?
If Hammer is truly looking to redeem himself, a podcast series just doesn’t seem like the best way to go about it. Hammer has described his podcast as a diary revealing his intimate thoughts during the fallout from the sexual assault allegations that ultimately led to his career implosion — which comes across as a strategic way to capitalize on and profit off of those allegations, rather than truly taking accountability. Although Hammer was never criminally charged with assault, numerous explicit text messages revealed at least some inappropriate if not exploitative behavior, so it’s safe to say that Hammer isn’t exactly a victim in the situation, even if he wasn’t found guilty in court.
Why Armie Hammer Should Stay a Timeshare Salesman
Armie Hammer was seen working as a timeshare salesman, and that is where the former actor should stay instead of trying to make a comeback.
Generally, opponents of the #MeToo movement tend to propagate the idea that men’s lives are unfairly and irreparably ruined due to sexual assault allegations,such as the defendants of Johnny Depp that emerged in droves during the Depp-Heard trial. But, just like with the Depp situation, Hammer is finding a way to stay relevant and succeedbecauseof the allegations — not just in spite of them. By making a podcast that centers his own thoughts and feelings during the sexual assault scandal, Hammer is emphasizing what many victims of assault already know to be true: regardless of innocence or guilt, men like Hammer will always have the ability to profit from their harmful behavior.
