Elon Musk is a fan of the Armie Hammer-starrer Citizen Vigilante.
After Citizen Vigilante was banned in Germany as a result of regulators refused to grant the movie an age ranking over issues that its violent content material may incite violence towards immigrants, Musk posted the total film to his X account, which has greater than 240 million followers, making it obtainable to look at for 48 hours. Uwe Boll, the German filmmaker who wrote and directed Citizen Vigilante, additionally shared the movie. Whereas it’s not obtainable on both account, the film has since been reposted by X customers.
Citizen Vigilante stars Hammer as Sanders, a vigilante who takes justice into his personal palms. In accordance with Apple TV, the official synopsis reads: “Residing in Croatia, a rich American businessman transforms right into a feared vigilante who targets violent criminals, rapists and corrupt judges. As his brutal marketing campaign good points traction on-line and throughout the media, he quickly turns into a wished prison and an unlikely public hero.”
On Saturday, Boll introduced on X {that a} sequel, Citizen Vigilante 2, is slated for launch in 2027. It’s unclear whether or not Hammer will return. THR reached out to Boll for remark however didn’t hear again by the point of publication.
Musk additionally replied to a publish on X exhibiting that Citizen Vigilante had climbed to No. 2 on Apple TV, writing, “Citizen Vigilante 2 can be even higher.”
Its star, Hammer, is thought for acclaimed movies together with The Social Community and Name Me by Your Identify. Citizen Vigilante marks considered one of his first main roles since he was dropped by his company, WME, and largely disappeared from Hollywood following allegations of sexual assault in 2021. Hammer denied the allegations, and after a prolonged investigation, Los Angeles prosecutors declined to file prison expenses towards him in 2023.
In a uncommon interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hammer recalled studying that Boll wished him for the mission.
“I’m fairly certain I cried,” he stated. “It was simply this second the place I used to be like: I’m going to get to do the factor that I really like greater than something — apart from my kids. I’d have executed a fucking cat meals business. I simply wished to work once more.”
Hammer additionally mirrored on the allegations and their influence on his profession.
“I made these issues for myself. This didn’t occur to me by a fluke accident. I didn’t do what individuals are saying I did. However I introduced very harmful and unsafe folks into my life, and I pissed off folks in my life — and right here we’re.”
