Armie Hammer Exits The Godfather Series
Variety reporting that he will no longer star in
The Offer. Previously announced by ViacomCBS as one of their high profile originals in development for the Paramount+ platform, the upcoming new name for CBS All Access, The Offer tells the behind-the-scenes story about the making of The Godfather with Hammer having been attached to play the part of producer Al Ruddy and serve as the lead. The studio is now looking for a replacement. The 10-episode event series is written and executive produced by Oscar and Emmy-nominated writer Michael Tolkin.
Hammer departing the project no doubt stems from the same reasons he dropped out of the Jennifer Lopez action-comedy