A social online grid rumor strikes again …
No, it’s possible for you to’t call the front desk (by your name) to get travel advice fromArmie Hammer.
On Wednesday, a since-deleted tweet fromDesus & Meroproducer Muna Mire began circulating, showcasing a flyer from the Morritt’s Resort in the Grand Cayman Islands claiming that the actor was a concierge for the hotel.
EW has learned that the flyer was a prank and that Hammer is, in fact, not an employee of the hotel.
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However, the joke, seemingly orchestrated by another member of the hotel staff, is paying off for the resort.
“you could’t pay for this publicity,” a representative for Morritt’s quipped to EW, noting that inquiries about Hammer’s employment status were the most they’ve ever received in that short a window.
Hammer has been keeping a low profile of late, followinghis fall from grace in 2021as he was hit with a series of sexual abuse allegations.
He has categorically denied the claims, but has not made a film since that time and has skipped all press and publicity for the few postponed releases in which he starred, including this year’sDeath On the Nile.
In the wake of his scandal, Hammer was dropped by his agency, WME, and replaced in a multitude of projects he had lined up, includingThe Offeron Paramount Plus andthe Broadway production ofThe Minutes.
Considering that Hammer has a long history with the Cayman Islands, having visited regularly as a child and spent considerable time there during the pandemic, it didn’t seem all that far-fetched.
The flyer, which featured a photograph of Hammer read, “I am your personal concierge and am here to help you get the very best from your vacation.”
Hammer’s potential services as a concierge reputedly included details on “swimming with wild turtles,” where to go snorkeling and diving, and “reasonable prices for bioluminescence and fishing trips.”
Still, it appears things have not quite got to the point where he’s seeking gainful employment in the hospitality industry.
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