diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationItem.java b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationItem.java
index f7ccac39e..74e255af2 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationItem.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/ConversationItem.java
@@ -1683,7 +1683,9 @@ public final class ConversationItem extends RelativeLayout implements BindableCo
       return null;
     } else {
       return new GiphyMp4PlaybackPolicyEnforcer(() -> {
-        eventListener.onPlayInlineContent(null);
+        if (eventListener != null) {
+          eventListener.onPlayInlineContent(null);
+        }
       });
     }
   }