Armie Hammer Compares His Take On THE LONE RANGER To Batman And Spider-Man

We've heard an awful lot about the problems which initially surrounded the production of Gore Verbinski's The Lone Ranger, so it's refreshing to now get some insight from star Armie Hammer on his take on the iconic character. In the latest issue of Empire Magazine, he reveals that his take on the iconic lawman shares some notable similarities with Batman, and to a lesser extent, Spider-Man. Be sure to pick up the latest issue of the publication to read more of his and Verbinski's comments on the project, and sound off with your thoughts in the usual place!

"It's the rock 'n' roll Lone Ranger, actually. Our take is darker and more complex, more action-packed and more badass than the old TV show. It's a 21st century version of the character you know. There's a little of the Dark Knight in him. There's less moral ambiguity, but there are definite similarities. They're both vigilantes who feel they have to wear a mask to serve justice because the people who are supposed to be doing it aren't. I think The Lone Ranger will always resonate with people as a seeker of justice in the same way Spider-Man or Batman does. And I think we're doing a great job of making the character accessible to everyone, from the seven year old kid who brings his cap gun to the theatre to the 80 year olds who remember the original radio show."