Despite the beloved's guidance alcohol headache A comic trilogy, reinventing DC Comics' most beloved villain. jokerEven the director Todd Phillips He sometimes has difficulty getting projects done in Hollywood. Hulk Hogan BiographyThe Last Man, starring Chris Hemsworth as the iconic wrestler, was first announced in 2020 and was produced by Netflix. Following the announcement, hype reached an all-time high as Chris Hemsworth showed fans his training to portray the wrestling megastar. The project has seen several delays due to the COVID pandemic and a combined strike by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild, but fans have remained hopeful for the film.
However, in an interview with Variety magazine to promote the upcoming film, Joker: Madness in DuoTodd Phillips has confirmed that his Hulk Hogan movie is officially off the table. In June this year, Chris Hemsworth said the project was still going ahead, though it would be a long wait before audiences would see it. But Phillips has decided to pull out of the film. The director said:
“I like what we were trying to do, but this wasn't going to work for me.”
It's currently uncertain whether the untitled Hulk Hogan biopic will continue without Phillips. According to screenwriter John Pollono, the script appears to be complete, so there's a chance Netflix will look for another director to replace Phillips. In the meantime, Phillips is hard at work promoting the film. Joker: Madness in Duowhich sees the director reunite with Joaquin Phoenix to tell the next (and likely final) chapter in Arthur Fleck's story.
Another Hulk Hogan movie coming soon
While Todd Phillips’ Hulk Hogan movie may be out of the ring, another film based on a pivotal moment in the wrestler’s life is coming. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up again to produce a new film about Hogan’s infamous legal case against Gawker. After a sex tape was released in 2012, Hogan sued Gawker, and was awarded $31 million from the now-bankrupt site. kill joker It was written by Charles Randolph (Big loan) and is adapted from Ryan Holiday's non-fiction book. Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of a ConspiracyGus Van Sant, who directed Affleck and Damon in bona fide huntingin talks to direct.
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Hulk Hogan biopics aren’t the only upcoming sports movies featuring pro wrestling. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is transitioning from being a pro wrestler playing the lead character to being a pro wrestler playing the lead character, and is currently filming a biopic inspired by mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr. Produced by A24 and directed by Benny Safdie. smashing machine The film explores the untold story of Kerr's addiction and complicated love life during the height of his UFC career. Not your typical “buildings exploding” role for The Rock. smashing machine It is the actor's first step towards making “movies that matter.”
