The Return of Armie Hammer movie Vigilant citizen Selected for global sales by Quiver Distribution, Hollywood Reporter And he confirmed.
The film, written and directed by Uwe Boll, a German director, will be handled by Quiver internationally, excluding the UK, German-speaking regions, South Korea and Taiwan. The independent distributor previously acquired North American rights to the thriller and released the picture domestically as of June 19.
A global rights deal follows Vigilant citizen It was effectively banned in Germany, where the rating was rejected over concerns that its violent content might incite violence against immigrants. This was followed by Elon Musk posting the film with Hammer in his first lead role since the collapse of his career on his 48 Hour X account, with director Paul also sharing the film.
Vigilant citizen Hammer plays Sanders, a vigilante who takes justice into his own hands. According to Apple TV, the official synopsis reads: “Living in Croatia, a wealthy American businessman becomes a feared vigilante who targets violent criminals, rapists, and corrupt judges. As his brutal campaign gains traction online and across the media, he quickly becomes a wanted criminal and an unlikely public hero.”
Paul announced on X that there will be a sequel, Citizen Sentinel 2is scheduled for release in 2027. It is unclear whether or not Hammer will return.
Hammer, known for acclaimed films including Social network and Call me by your nameis used Vigilant citizen As a launching pad for a potential Hollywood comeback. This comes after the actor was axed by his agency, WME, and largely disappeared from Hollywood following sexual assault allegations in 2021.
Hammer denied the accusations, and after a lengthy investigation, Los Angeles prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against him in 2023. In a rare interview with THR, Hammer recalls learning that Paul wanted him for the project as he looked to get his Hollywood career back on track.
“I’m sure I cried,” he said. “This was the moment I was like, ‘I’m going to do the thing I love more than anything else — other than my kids. I was going to do a cat food commercial. I just wanted to work again.’
diverse He was the first to report on the global rights deal for the film.
