Fans chuckle ‘Why name it that?’ as first look at Armie Hammer in Uwe Boll’s ‘THE DARK KNIGHT’ drops

Armie Hammer is making a Hollywood comeback, and his latest project is already making waves, but not for the reasons he might have hoped. The actor is starring in Uwe Boll’s upcoming film, The Dark Knight, a title that, for obvious reasons, has left the internet both confused and amused.

With the first look at the film now out, fans are having a hard time wrapping their heads around what exactly is going on. A vigilante movie starring Armie Hammer, directed by Uwe Boll, and sharing a name with a legendary Batman film? It’s almost too much for social media to handle.

Armie Hammer’s acting comeback takes a bizarre turn

The first look at The Dark Knight dropped recently, and let’s just say it didn’t get the warmest reception. Instead of sparking excitement, the announcement was met with a collective “Wait, what?” from the internet.

The film follows a vigilante who hunts down criminals, but the plot wasn’t what caught people's attention. It was the combination of Armie Hammer’s controversial past, Uwe Boll’s reputation for, well, unique filmmaking, and the choice of a title that immediately made DC fans do a double take. Within hours, social media was flooded with reactions, and the post showcasing Armie Hammer’s first look in the film went viral,l but probably not in the way the filmmakers had hoped.

As soon as the post hit social media, fans wasted no time unleashing their thoughts. The reactions ranged from outright mockery to disbelief, with many questioning how this project even existed.

One user summed up the general sentiment with,

“Funniest and most pathetic movie of all time incoming.”

Another took a jab at Hammer’s past controversies, writing,

“Hunts them down to what? Eat them?” Ouch.

The cannibalism allegations surrounding Hammer made him an easy target, and fans leaned into it hard. Someone quipped,

“Oh, perfect. From eating people to beating people, quite the range 🙃😂.”

Others were more concerned with the film’s title, suggesting DC Comics might want to have a word.

“I feel like I feel like DC Comics should sue or something.”

Given that The Dark Knight is one of the most iconic Batman films of all time, it’s understandable why people are baffled by the name choice.

Some just couldn’t get over how desperate the entire thing felt.

“This feels so desperate but I guess they aren’t hiding it.”

The overwhelming consensus? No one is taking this movie seriously. The mix of a controversial lead, a director with a, let’s say, distinctive track record, and a title that immediately sparks copyright concerns is a recipe for internet gold.

While it’s unclear how this film will ultimately be received (or if it will even get wide distribution), one thing is certain: it has already secured a place in internet meme history. Whether intentional or not, the buzz around The Dark Knight proves that sometimes, even the worst press is still press.

As for Armie Hammer? If this was meant to be his grand return, he might want to brace himself. Because if the internet’s reaction is anything to go by, this comeback attempt is already off to a very rocky start.