Hulk Hogan Explains Why His Netflix Biopic Starring Chris Hemsworth Fell Apart

Fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting the Hulk Hogan biopic featuring Chris Hemsworth were hit with disappointing news—the project, originally announced in 2019, is no longer happening. Hogan recently appeared on the “PBD Podcast” to explain what caused the highly anticipated Netflix film to collapse.

Hogan shared that a contractual misstep was to blame for the fallout. “Netflix kinda like missed a beat in the contract,” he explained. “There was a payment that wasn’t placed at the right [time]. The script was amazing. Actually, Scott Silver, who wrote the script for Joker and The Wolf of Wall Street, said, ‘This is the best thing I’ve ever written.’ And when I read it, I went, ‘Oh my God, this is really good.’”

Despite the dark tone of the film, Hogan felt it was exactly what audiences would have wanted. However, when Netflix missed a key deadline, Hogan took advantage of his option to walk away. “When they, business-wise, missed a date, there was an option for me to pull out—and I did. I pulled out,” Hogan revealed.

Hogan also acknowledged that there was skepticism from fans when Hemsworth was cast in the role, with some doubting whether the Thor actor could accurately embody the wrestling legend.

Although the Netflix biopic is dead, Hogan’s story is still making its way to Hollywood. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon recently announced they are developing Killing Gawker, a film focusing on Hogan’s infamous legal battle with the now-defunct gossip site Gawker. Hogan, however, made it clear that he’s not involved in that project. “I want creative control, not creative input,” he said. He also warned that anyone attempting to tell his life story without his permission would face legal consequences, as he retains the rights to it.

While the Netflix project may no longer be moving forward, Hogan’s desire to share his story hasn’t faded. It’s clear that the wrestling legend is holding out for a film where he can have full control over his narrative. Whether or not that materializes, only time will tell.