The crossover between professional wrestling and Hollywood continues to gain momentum, with A24’s The Iron Claw earning accolades for its gripping narrative beyond the realm of the squared circle. As the industry recognizes the broad appeal of scripted sports stories, biopics centered around combat sports figures are becoming a cinematic trend.
A24, in collaboration with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is already delving into the world of UFC with The Smashing Machine, a biopic centered around former champion Mark Kerr. In the realm of professional wrestling, discussions about biopics featuring WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan have been circulating. Speculation includes Bradley Cooper for McMahon and Chris Hemsworth for Hogan.
Lex Luger’s Biopic Aspirations
Adding to the excitement, WWE legend Lex Luger has expressed his desire for a biopic and has some A-list choices in mind to portray him on the big screen. During a recent episode of Lex Expressed, Luger mentioned Chris Hemsworth and Jason Momoa as his top picks for the role.
“Who’s that guy that’s set to play Hulkster in that movie? [Chris Hemsworth]. I should be more up on the Hollywood stars than I am,” Luger commented. “I have a different look than the guy who plays [Aquaman]. Yeah, Jason Momoa. Man, I’d love to have either of those guys or somebody like that.”
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Chris Hemsworth’s Hulk Hogan Movie Prospects
While Chris Hemsworth remains a strong contender for the role of Hulk Hogan, uncertainties linger about the project’s status. Hemsworth, along with director Todd Phillips, expresses optimism but acknowledges the complexity of the situation.
“Yeah, let’s hope. I don’t know what’s happening at the moment, but there’s a good story that I’d love to tell,” Hemsworth stated. “And Todd Phillips has been deep in the world of The Joker, but we’ve had conversations. Yeah, fingers crossed.”
Hogan himself provided a recent update, revealing that the film rights to his life story have shifted away from Netflix due to a missed business deadline. Despite the challenges, the potential for a captivating Hulk Hogan biopic remains, with Hemsworth and Phillips expressing continued interest.
As the wrestling and film worlds intersect, the prospect of seeing Chris Hemsworth or Jason Momoa bring Lex Luger’s story to life adds an exciting dimension to the ongoing cinematic exploration of sports entertainment icons. Stay tuned for further developments as these ambitious biopic projects unfold in the coming months.
