'The vicious and spurious online attacks against me are b*******': Armie Hammer breaks his silence and confirms he is dropping out of his latest film after 'leaked' 'cannibalism and rape messages'
Armie Hammer has broken his silence after disturbing messages about rape fantasies, BDSM and cannibalism he allegedly sent to a woman were leaked last week. The Social Network star also confirmed he was dropping out of his latest film - Shotgun Wedding with Jennifer Lopez - after the news was first reported earlier on Wednesday. He said in a statement to DailyMail.com: 'I'm not responding to these b******* claims but in light of the vicious and spurious online attacks against me, I cannot in good conscience now leave my children for 4 months to shoot a film in the Dominican Republic.' He added: 'Lionsgate is supporting me in this and I'm grateful to them for that.' A Wednesday report from Page Six claimed that the actor was exiting the project, with production spokesperson 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.' Meanwhile another report cl