5 facts you didn't know about Hulk Hogan

#1. He'll be portrayed by Chris Hemsworth in an upcoming biopic

Hulk Hogan has led an absolutely incredible life. We've gone through just a few lesser-known details in his time, and that's only barely scratching the tip of the iceberg.

Not only is the Hulkster an icon in the pro wrestling world, but he's one of the most recognizable names in pop culture history. Due to that, it's no surprise that there's a movie in the works highlighting his life.

It was reported in early 2019 that we'd be getting a biopic about the WWE Hall of Famer in the near future. Not only that but Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, will be portraying the legendary Superstar.

Not only that but it will be directed by Todd Phillips and written by Phillips and Scott Silver, the duo that brought us the incredible film The Joker last year. It's set to be a Netflix original, which Hemsworth and Eric Bischoff will also help produce.

No official word yet on when work will begin on the project, but for wrestling fans around the world, this is a can't miss.

About the author

Greg is a pro wrestling writer at Sportskeeda. He has been an avid wrestling fan since he was able to do elbow drops off bunkbeds at the age of three. He's gone through the highs and lows of the Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and PG eras and lived to tell the tale, with his favorite wrestler of all time being Diamond Dallas Page. His other favorite star is the late great Bray Wyatt.

Greg has contributed to sites like Bleacher Report before joining Sportskeeda in 2017 as a content writer and editor. If you've ever checked out the various wrestling shows through our live coverage, chances are you've read Greg's work. Apart from the world within the squared circle, he also keeps track of other sports such as American football, baseball, golf, boxing, and MMA.

His goal with his writing is to be able to mentally take readers right into the action through his words. Greg strives to ensure his readers get nothing but the best and most accurate information by always checking and using only the best and most reliable sources.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala