Throughout his career, Armie Hammer has deftly split his talents between Oscar-winning dramas like 2017's Call Me By Your Name and blockbusters like 2015's The Man From U.N.C.L.E., as well as appearing alongside other A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio in 2011's J. Edgar and in 2013's The Lone Ranger.
Hammer's seemingly effortless prowess as an actor is evident, and now he's taking his talents in yet another new direction: Director Ben Wheatley's adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Gothic novel Rebecca.
In this new spin on the timeless classic, Hammer plays the leading role of the handsome, mysterious widower Maxim de Winter, who whisks the unnamed protagonist off to his English mansion after a brief, whirlwind romance. Though Maxim seems like the perfect man on the surface, the facade begins to crack when he and the second Mrs. de Winter arrive at his estate, Manderlay. Hammer's performance is pitch-perfect throughout Rebecca, but there's one scene in particular that makes us love him even more.
Beware, spoilers ahead...
During the scene in question, Maxim is all set to host a costume ball, a former Manderley tradition that died with Maxim's first wife, Rebecca.
This year, he prepares to introduce his new bride to his friends and guests. He has no idea that his wife, who is getting ready upstairs, has been tricked by the devious housekeeper Mrs. Danvers into dressing up in the same costume that Maxim's first wife, Rebecca, once wore.
"Brilliant choice. Clarice informed me. And if I may say so, one worthy of the lady of this house."
Even before the scene reaches its most shocking moments, Hammer proves exactly why he's so suited for this type of role. While the new Mrs. de Winter gets ready for her big entrance, Maxim entertains his guests, clearly right at home at his upscale gala. Based on Hammer's other roles, it should come as no surprise that he's comfortable portraying people who exist in the upper echelon of society. Just look at Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network.
As the wealthy twins, Hammer created two effortless, lived-in characters. Playing Cameron and Tyler gave Hammer a chance to show off his versatility and range, whether they were competing in a race or staring Zuckerberg down in court. Hammer knows how to play posh, there's no doubt about that.
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A young newlywed moves to her husband's imposing estate, where she must contend with his sinister housekeeper and the haunting shadow of his late wife.