Chris Hemsworth To Play Hulk Hogan in New Netflix Film
Chris Hemsworth To Play Hulk Hogan in New Netflix Film
The film will be directed by Hangover maker Todd Phillips, who is currently shooting for Joaquin Phoenix-starrer DC project Joker.
The script will be written by 8 Mile scribe Scott Silver alongside John Pollono, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is expected to look into Hogan’s rise from the Florida wrestling circuit to becoming the face of the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s where he squared off with villain Andre the Giant.
At his peak, Hogan graced the covers of magazines and headlined a Saturday morning cartoon. The term “Hulkamania” was coined in 1984, with Hogan referring to his legions of fans as “Hulkamaniacs” during interviews.
The film, however, will not delve into the legal battle between Hogan; Gawker Media and its founder, Nick Denton, over a sex tape that the online media company published featuring the former WWE star.
The lawsuit had resulted in a $140 million judgment against Gawker and led to the outlet’s subsequent bankruptcy.
Hemsworth is currently awaiting the release of his Marvel tentpole Avengers: Endgame and the Men in Black” reboot, titled Men in Black: International.
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