Armie Hammer drops out of Shotgun Wedding over social media controversy

Hollywood star Armie Hammer has exited Lionsgate’s upcoming film Shotgun Wedding ceremony after messages allegedly despatched by the actor had been leaked on-line.

The Name Me By Your Title star was set to characteristic reverse singer-actor Jennifer Lopez within the film which was anticipated to start out manufacturing later this 12 months.

Hammer discovered himself in an issue on social media after the circulation of disturbing textual content messages attributed to him. The messages haven't but been verified.

In an announcement to The Hollywood Reporter, Hammer decried the “vicious and spurious online attacks” towards him as the explanation for his exit from the film.

“I’m not responding to these b******t claims but in light of the vicious and spurious online attacks against me, I cannot in good conscience now leave my children for four months to shoot a film in the Dominican Republic,” the actor stated.

Hammer asserted that he has the complete help of Lionsgate for his resolution.

A studio consultant additionally confirmed that Hammer has left the mission, saying, “Given the imminent start date of Shotgun Wedding, Armie has requested to step away from the film, and we support him in his decision.”

Shotgun Wedding ceremony hails from director Pitch Good director Jason Moore. The script for the action-comedy has been penned by New Lady creator Liz Meriwether and Mark Hammer.

The story is a few couple as they collect their households for a vacation spot marriage ceremony that sees all the get together taken hostage.