As a long-time fan who has witnessed Hulkamania run wild from the Iron Sheik to the peak of wrestling fame, I can’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment at the cancellation of the Netflix biopic featuring Chris Hemsworth as Hogan. The idea of seeing the larger-than-life figure brought to life by one of Hollywood’s most charismatic actors was truly exhilarating.
More recently, Hulk Hogan shared insights on why the planned Netflix biographical film featuring Chris Hemsworth no longer materialized. In a podcast discussion, he revealed that Netflix’s failure to meet a deadline led to the project’s unfortunate termination. His remarks provide clarity as to why the production, initially slated to portray his wrestling journey, suddenly halted unexpectedly.
Hulk Hogan says a contract issue got his biopic with Chris Hemsworth canned
In 2019, it was revealed that Netflix was planning a biographical movie about Hulk Hogan, starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Todd Phillips (known for the Joker film). This production aimed to depict Hogan’s journey from his victory over The Iron Sheik to the height of his wrestling fame, “Hulkamania”. Fans were promised a comprehensive portrayal of his career.
Back in early this year, Philips dropped a bombshell about cancelling the project without providing much info. Now, it turns out that Hogan has spilled the beans, blaming a contractual error as the main culprit. As he put it during an interview on the PBD podcast, “They essentially messed up the contract details.
In a different context, it can be expressed as: “The payment was late.” Hogan, impressed with the script written by Scott Silver (Joker’s writer), described it as “amazing,” stating, “When I read it, I thought, wow, this is truly exceptional.
Hogan mentioned that he collaborated extensively with Silver for a period of three years, offering his perspectives on both the beneficial and detrimental aspects of wrestling. He explained that the work was a back-and-forth process, and when he finally read it, he found it to be incredibly grim. Furthermore, he suggested that this somber tone could appeal to the public’s fascination with the raw truths behind professional wrestling.
In his opinion, the script held such great power that it seemed destined for an Oscar nomination for Hemsworth, considering this would be his first portrayal of a real person. However, Hogan decided to leave the project when Netflix failed to meet their contractual deadline for payment. “At the moment, I was progressing with the project,” he explained. “But when they didn’t meet their due date in business terms, I had the opportunity to withdraw, and I exercised that option.
Previously showing excitement for the project, Phillips also made it clear that he has no intentions of revisiting the paused movie. In an interview with Variety, he stated, “It’s not something that will be happening for me.
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2024-11-06 12:40