Citizen Vigilante Director Uwe Boll Shares AI Image Of Armie Hammer's Character Killing…
Director Uwe Boll sparked controversy on June 27 2026 by sharing an AI-generated image depicting the protagonist of his film Citizen Vigilante standing over Supergirl
- Incident date
- Jun 2026
- Target
- Supergirl
On June 27, 2026, director Uwe Boll utilized social media to share an AI-generated image depicting the lead character from his controversial film, Citizen Vigilante, standing over a prone Supergirl. This incident follows a pattern of the filmmaker using his online presence to target the Supergirl franchise amid ongoing disputes regarding his own production.
What happened
The image features the character Michael Sanders, played by Armie Hammer in Boll's film Citizen Vigilante, positioned over the DC character Supergirl. The filmmaker, who has previously been vocal about his dislike for Marvel and DC superhero films, posted the AI-generated content to his X account. This action follows reports that Boll has been posting insulting AI-generated videos targeting Supergirl, which he appears to view as professional competition. The film Citizen Vigilante, originally titled The Dark Knight until the director received a cease and desist from Warner Bros., has faced significant criticism and was banned in Germany due to its violent content and anti-migrant themes. The use of AI to create a depiction of a character associated with actor Armie Hammer—who previously faced sexual misconduct allegations—standing over the body of a young woman has generated substantial public backlash. Boll’s history of controversial public statements and his disregard for intellectual property warnings suggest the image was intended to provoke a reaction from audiences and industry peers alike.