Hulk Hogan almost had a Netflix biopic, with Chris Hemsworth portraying the WWE star and 'Joker' director Todd Phillips set to helm the film.

Hulk Hogan never got the biopic treatment while he was alive. The WWE legend, who died Thursday at age 71, was supposed to be played by Chris Hemsworth in a Netflix movie, but the project was scrapped entirely by the time Hogan passed away.

Chris Hemsworth was supposed to play Hulk Hogan in a Netflix biopic from Joker director Todd Phillips. Here's why it never happened.

Chris Hemsworth was slated to portray Hulk Hogan in a biopic helmed by Todd Phillips, generating Oscar buzz. Despite script approval and Hemsworth's dedication to the role, the project was abruptly canceled in 2024 due to a payment issue with Netflix.

Chris Hemsworth was bulking up to play Hulk Hogan in his official biopic, set to be directed by Todd Phillips. However, the film was scrapped in 2024.