Chris Hemsworth Teases His Physical Transformation for Hulk Hogan Biopic

Chris Hemsworth Teases His Physical Transformation for Hulk Hogan Biopic

Chris Hemsworth sheds some light on the challenges of transforming into Hulk Hogan for an upcoming biopic of the legendary professional wrestler.

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Chris Hemsworth Teases His Physical Transformation for Hulk Hogan Biopic

Chris Hemsworth teases the physical transformation that will be required in order for him to play Hulk Hogan in an upcoming biopic. Hemsworth is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, known for his protagonists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and elsewhere. But for one of his upcoming projects, Hemsworth will be stepping outside of his comfort zone to tell the story of a sports legend.

Directed by Todd Phillips, with Netflix having exclusive rights to the story, the biopic will center on Hulk Hogan’s early years in professional wrestling. The film will track his rise from working small shows in Florida all the way to the height of Hulkamania in the 1980s. Although Hulk Hogan has emerged as a divisive figure in recent years, due to controversies outside of the ring and racist remarks which were caught on tape, the biopic will put the spotlight back on an era when Hogan was one of the biggest heroes in all of pop culture. Back in April, Hemsworth spoke with Screen Rant about the project. Now, Hemsworth is shedding some light on the challenges associated with the role.

In a new interview with Total Film (via Comic Book), Hemsworth elaborated on the process of transformation for the Hulk Hogan biopic. While the actor reiterated his excitement for the role, he also teased the fact that audiences will see him in a very different light than some of the performances he’s best known for. Hemsworth’s comments have been included below.

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“This movie is going to be a really fun project. As you can imagine, the preparation for the role will be insanely physical. I will have to put on more size than I ever have before, even more than I put on for Thor. There is the accent as well as the physicality and the attitude.”

Hemsworth is correct in focusing on the transformational aspects that the biopic requires. For many fans and critics alike, one of the main draws of Hemsworth’s bid to portray Hulk Hogan is to see how well the action star adapts to a persona which does not neatly match up with his previous roles. Hemsworth has given a few dramatic performances, even headlining the sports biopic Rush, but he’s mainly known for characters that tap into Hemsworth’s strengths in delivering thrills or laughter. Extraction, which only recently debuted on Netflix, quickly became a hit thanks in part to Hemsworth’s presence. Thor: Ragnarok, conversely, is one of the MCU’s most popular entries precisely because of how it relies on Hemsworth’s natural inclination for comedy. Both movies are distinct, but neither match up to what will be required of Hemsworth for the Hulk Hogan biopic.

It’s too early to know whether the biopic will be in contention for major accolades. Still, there are factors to suggest it could be. The involvement of Phillips as a director, coming off the success of Joker is one indication. Netflix’s involvement is another, given that the streamer has emerged as a serious contender during awards season. Above all else, perhaps, there is the well-known fact that convincing physical transformations tend to lead to major awards. Charlize Theron is a prime example of this, as her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster led to wins at the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Theron was also recognized for her pitch-perfection turn as Megyn Kelly in Bombshell. If Hemsworth can pull off a similar performance in the Hulk Hogan biopic, he could very well enter a whole new phase in his career.

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