Casting the Hulk Hogan movie

5. Jason Momoa as Superfly Jimmy Snuka

Jason Momoa could be an interesting fit for the Jimmy Snuka role.

Fans tend to forget that Jimmy Snuka was one of WWE’s tip-top stars during the original national expansion, combining his aerial talent with a killer physique and a unique look.

Snuka was properly featured as a main eventer opposite Bob Backlund in the era immediately preceding the Hulkamania run. He looked to play a key supporting role moving forward, but all indications are that his push and WWE-recognized legacy got derailed by his personal life—most notably his purported role in the death of his girlfriend in a hotel room.

Jason Momoa, best known for his work as the leading man in Aquaman is probably too big of a name for Netflix to secure for this supporting role, besides which he would face the unusual predicament of actually having an even more imposing physique than the wrestler he would be playing.

Nonetheless, his raw physicality and passing resemblance to Snuka could make him a very interesting choice for this role.