Why did Hulk Hogan's biopic get shelved? Let's know!

A biopic about Hulk Hogan , set to star Chris Hemsworth and directed by Todd Phillips (of Joker fame), was planned but ultimately did not take off. Here's a breakdown of what happened: Announcement: In 2019, Netflix announced a Hulk Hogan biopic with Chris Hemsworth cast to play the wrestling legend. Creative Team: Todd Phillips was attached to direct, and Scott Silver was set to write the script. Plot: The film was intended to be an origin story, focusing on the rise of Hulkamania and Hogan's early career, rather than his later controversies. High Hopes: Both Hogan and Hemsworth expressed excitement about the project. Hogan even praised the script, saying it was amazing and could have earned Hemsworth an Oscar. Why it didn't take off: The primary reason for the film's cancellation appears to be a contractual issue with Netflix . According to Hulk Hogan himself, Netflix missed a beat in the contract and a payment wasn't placed at the right time. This gave Hogan the option to withdraw from the project, which he ultimately chose to do. Hogan has also stated that for any projects involving his life story, he requires complete creative control. This might have been a factor in his decision to pull out when the contractual issue arose. While not the main reason, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent Hollywood strikes also contributed to delays in various projects, including this one. Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Also Read : War 2 Trailer Ignites Fan Frenzy: Spectacular Treat Hailed as Blockbuster in the Making War 2 Trailer: Adrenaline Unleashed by Jr NTR, Hrithik Roshan, Ayan Mukerji!