Armie Hammer is currently a hot discussion topic after recently addressing his controversial past in several interviews. The Call Me By Your Name actor addressed how the allegations regarding s*xual abuse and cannibalism drastically affected his career. Besides that, he has also revealed certain names like Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp who reached out to him in his hard times.
Johnny Depp also found himself embroiled in a massive controversy after going against ex-wife Amber Heard in two high-profile defamation trials. After the judgment came in his favor, the fans hoped to get him back as the iconic Jack Sparrow. However, his connection to Armie Hammer has the fans concerned since it can seriously impact his potential comeback to Pirates of the Caribbean.
What did Armie Hammer say about Johnny Depp?
Projects like The Social Network, Call Me By Your Name, and J. Edgar made the fans believe in Armie Hammer‘s potential to be one of the next great stars. Sadly, fans were shocked when multiple women accused Hammer of s*xual abuse in 2021. But ultimately due to insufficient evidence, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office and the LAPD could not press any charges against him.
Recently, during a conversation with Piers Morgan, Armie Hammer cleared out the rumors about Robert Downey Jr. paying for his rehab. He added that the Iron Man legend only gave him some advice. As Johnny Depp was also embroiled in a personal controversy, Morgan also asked Hammer if his The Lone Ranger co-star reached out to him.
The Death on the Nile actor replied that he communicated a few times with the Jack Sparrow actor but nobody talked about their personal experiences with controversies.
We’ve communicated a few times… phone, FaceTime. I didn’t bring [my situation] to him, he didn’t bring his to me. It was more of a social call — ‘How are you, good to see you, glad you’re still alive.’ That kind of thing.
Johnny Depp’s career suffered a massive blow after Heard accused him of domestic abuse. Due to his publicized trials, the actor lost his significant projects like Pirates of the Caribbean and Fantastic Beasts. With the news of his alleged communication with Armie Hammer, his chances for a potential comeback look more concerning now.
Can Johnny Depp return to the Pirates of the Caribbean series?
Depp’s removal from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series in the wake of the controversy, despite his prominent contribution, attracted many eyeballs. On the other hand, Depp also asserted that even $300 million cannot convince him to return to the franchise. Nevertheless, the fans were hoping for something after producer Jerry Bruckheimer hinted at the possibility for the actor to return.
Bruckheimer stated to Entertainment Tonight:
If it was up to me, of course. I love having Depp… He’s a great actor and good friend… I’ve certainly spoken to him, but we’ll see what happens.
Armie Hammer stated anyone supporting him can also be subjected to the internet fire- “I understand that my situation was inflammatory, and anyone who gets too close might also light on fire.” With Disney prone to stay away from controversial figures, Depp’s association with Hammer can have a significant effect on his potential comeback.
As stated by Bruckheimer, there were two projects in working for the franchise- a Margot Robbie-led female Pirates film and a different Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. Although it was already unlikely for Depp to return as Jack Sparrow, the future is now bleaker than ever.
The Pirates of the Caribbean films can be streamed on Disney+.
