After months of scandal culminating in allegations of sexual assault, Armie Hammer has moved away from yet another role.
The 34-year-old actor will no longer appear in the Broadway play “The Minutes”, according to Variety.
Written by Tracy Letts, “The Minutes” originally planned to debut in March 2020, but when the coronavirus pandemic closed the New York theater circuit, the project was put on hold. The premiere is scheduled for the 2021-2022 season.
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ARMIE HAMMER IS THE MAIN SUSPECT IN AN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION AFTER RAPE ACCUSATIONS.
“I loved every second working on ‘The Minutes’ with the family I made Steppenwolf. But now I need to focus on myself and my health for the sake of my family,” said Hammer in a statement obtained by the exit. “Consequently, I will not be returning to Broadway with the production.”
Armie Hammer left Broadway production of ‘The Minutes’ after allegations of sexual assault. (Photo by Christopher Polk / Getty Images for The Critics’ Choice Awards)
The team behind the production added: “Armie remains a valuable colleague for all of us who work with him on stage and outside of him in ‘The Minutes’. We wish him only the best and respect his decision.”
The actor appeared on Broadway in 2018 in the play “Straight White Men”.
Reps for Hammer and “The Minutes” director Anna D. Shapiro did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
SCANDAL OF ARMIE HAMMER INVOLVING CLAIMS OF DISASTERING FANTASIES, EXPLANATION OF CANNIBALISM
“The Minutes” was one of the star’s final roles he booked before his scandal broke in January. He has since abandoned projects left and right. He is still set to star in two films he has already finished shooting: “Death on the Nile” and “Next Goal Wins”.
A few weeks ago, a woman accused Hammer of rape and physical abuse. Hammer, who is now the prime suspect in a Los Angeles Police Department investigation, has denied the charges.
Armie Hammer is being investigated following sexual assault charges. (Photo by Neilson Barnard / Getty Images)
The woman and her lawyer Gloria Allred gave a press conference this week during which she alleged that the 34-year-old actor raped her on April 24, 2017 in Los Angeles.
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“He repeatedly hit my head against a wall, hurting my face. He also committed other acts of violence against me, which I did not consent to, ”she claimed.
Hammer, through his lawyer, denied the charges in a statement to Fox News.
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“From the first day, Mr. Hammer claims that all of his interactions with [the woman] – and all his other sexual partners in this regard – were completely consensual, discussed and agreed in advance and mutually participatory. [The woman]The search for attention and the reckless legal offer will only make it more difficult for the real victims of sexual violence to get the justice they deserve, “the statement said.
If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.