Death On The Nile's release delayed amid probe into rape allegations against Armie Hammer

Death On Nile is t hitting atres anytime soon. Reportedly, film’s release date has been pushed to 2022. Death On Nile’s release date has already been postponed a few times due to COVID-19 pandemic. But w reason for its delay is Hollywood actor Armie Hammer being investigated by  LAPD due to rape allegations.

Death On Nile's release date postponed due to Hammer’s investigation

COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many films being delayed by productions houses across globe. According to Deadline’s report, Disney has postponed release of many of its highly anticipated films like Black Widow and Cruella. latest film to join this postponement trend is Kenneth Branagh’s Death On Nile.

But Death On Nile's release date has been postponed to lead actor Armie Hammer’s involvement in an alleged sex scandal. According to same media portal’s report, Fox and Disney merger has led to this postponement. As mentioned earlier, Agatha Christie eponymous tale was first slated to release on October 23, 2020 and n it was shifted to December 18, 2020. Finally, it received a release date for September 17, 2021. But w it will t premiere in atres till February 11, 2022.

Apart from Armie Hammer, Death On Nile cast also stars Tom Bateman, Gal Gadot, Annette Bening, Ali Fazal, and many ors. Since alleged rape claims surfaced after a recent press conference, Armie Hammer is being investigated by LAPD. If claims turn out to be true, Call Me By Your Name actor could face eight years in prison, suggests report.

Furrmore, this Death On Nile’s release delay gives Disney a year to think about film's future. film could be released digitally instead of a atrical release, Moreover, Disney might end up reshooting Hammer’s portion from film. But this would be a risky move since  Kenneth Branagh film was shot in a budget of $90 million. Back in 2017, All Money starring Kevin y was reshot with Christopher Plummer. Since y faced sexual allegations against him. 

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