When is the new Hulk Hogan biopic released and who's in the cast with Chris Hemsworth?

Chris Hemsworth has spoken about bulking up for the role
Chris Hemsworth is slated to play Hulk Hogan in Netflix's upcoming biopic
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Emma Clarke6 July 2020

A new Hulk Hogan biopic starring Chris Hemsworth is slated to be released on Netflix.

The Australian actor is no stranger to playing muscly characters, having starred as Thor in the Avengers films, and in his latest role Hemsworth will be taking on the part of WWE star, Hulk Hogan (whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea).

In a recent interview, Hemsworth revealed he has already started prepping for the "insanely physical" role.

But when is the biopic out, who else is in the cast and what exactly will the Netflix movie cover? Here's what we know so far...

Chris Hemsworth has revealed he's bulking up for Hulk Hogan role
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What has Chris Hemsworth said about the role?

Speaking to Total Film, Hemsworth revealed he had to undergo an "insanely physical" transformation to play the American wrestler.

“As you can imagine, the preparation for the role will be insanely physical,” he said.

“I will have to put on more size than I ever have before, even more than I put on for Thor.”

The Australian actor also spoke about working on his accent, stating: “There is the accent as well as the physicality and the attitude.

"I will also have to do a deep dive into the rabbit hole of the wrestling world, which I’m really looking forward to doing."

Who's directing the movie?

Joker director Todd Phillips is heading up the newly-announced film, which has been written by Scott Silver.

What is the movie about?

The movie is still in development, with Hemsworth revealing to Screen Rant in April that he is yet to read a finished script, and filming has been delayed due to coronavirus. However, since it's based on Hulk Hogan's life, we can take a few guesses on the plot...

Hulk Hogan is of course best known for his wrestling career, which has spanned over 40 years. He began wrestling professionally in the 1970s, but became a huge star in the eighties after signing with WWF (now WWE).

He headlined nine editions of WrestleMania, and went on to win numerous titles during the course of his career.

He began acting in Rocky III in the early eighties, and has starred in a number of films since. He can also add musician to his list, having released a number of albums.

The movie is also likely to look into the numerous lawsuits he has faced throughout his career.

When is the new Hulk Hogan biopic released on Netflix?

As it stands, Netflix has yet to confirm an official release date, but as Hemsworth is discussing the new biopic, things are looking promising for fans.

Who's in the cast with Chris Hemsworth?

The full cast is currently under wraps, but it is thought that Eric Bischoff - who worked very closely with Hogan during his WCW days - is part of the team.

Is there a trailer?

As filming has yet to commence, there isn't a trailer yet - but we will update this article as and when new information drops.

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