Armie Hammer Returns to Screens with Frontier Crucible Trailer After 3-Year Break

Armie Hammer is set to return to Hollywood with the upcoming Western Frontier Crucible, and the first trailer for the film has just been released.

This marks Hammer’s first major acting role in three years following allegations that paused his career.

Frontier Crucible is directed by Travis Mills and is based on Harry Whittington’s 1961 novel Desert Stake-Out. The movie features a strong ensemble cast, including Hammer, Myles Clohessy, Mary Stickley, Ryan Masson, William H. Macy, Thomas Jane, Eli Brown, Zane Holtz, and Eddie Spears. You can check out the trailer on YouTube.

Production began in late November 2024 in Monument Valley and Prescott, Arizona. Maxime Alexandre is serving as the cinematographer, and Ryan Masson replaced Jonah Kagen in the cast. The film is scheduled to be released by Well Go USA Entertainment on December 5.

Hammer’s career faced a major setback in 2021 when allegations of physical and se*** abuse surfaced. In May 2023, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue charges for at least one of the alleged assaults, citing “insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime.”

The newly released trailer offers fans a first look at Hammer in action, highlighting the Western’s intense atmosphere and ensemble performances.

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