Not really, as it’s a cheap Roger Corman flick. Chris Hemsworth is set to play Hulk Hogan in an upcoming biopic on the iconic wrestler By Alexia Fernandez November 25, 2020 01:35 PM Most cars don’t get a series of movies. “Ford v. Ferrari” didn’t just excite audiences. Bulking up: Chris Hemsworth has been bulking up to play WWE icon Hulk Hogan in a highly-anticipated biopic, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed by Hogan himself, Workout: The 37-year-old Australian actor has been posting some impressive workout photos on Instagram lately, with Hogan taking to his verified Twitter to comment on them. It’s an ensemble action comedy not unlike the “Wacky Racer” cartoons but with real cars and real stunts. Hemsworth will be producing alongside Bradley Cooper, with pro wrestling legend Eric Bischoff. Prior to “Ford vs. Ferrari,” “Days of Thunder” was thought by many to be among the best dramatic auto racing movies. Every athlete who has hosted "Saturday Night Live". The Australian actor is clearly in top physical form to play Hogan, though he jokingly wondered if he was good looking enough. HH pic.twitter.com/q6LLfWUGgL, — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) November 23, 2020. Maybe you are irked by this, but we had to include “Breaking Away.” That’s because this is perhaps the best racing movie ever, and it’s a pretty solid coming of age film too. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It’s also about the only time you will see a Beetle being used in auto races and having success. Here are some of our favorite racing films ever. 'He’s already there! Steve McQueen loved racing. Corman told Howard that if he was willing to star in “Eat My Dust!” he would let Howard direct and star in another movie. Hey, we said racing films, not auto racing films. It’s a very ‘60s car, and this is a very ‘60s movie. This Hong Kong action flick features Chan as a race car driver and, of course, as per usual he’s doing his own stunts. You may not know James Hunt or Niki Lauda. Paul is good in it, and Michael Keaton has a role as well, but the movie was kind of shrugged off. Chris Hemsworth is bulking up for his upcoming movie where he portrays wrestler Hulk Hogan, and goodness, he looks massive. This is the first film about the sentient Volkswagen Beetle. It is solid, though, and a true story to boot. In fact, many of us never go more than 5 or 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. One of his first chances to try out movie stardom was “Need for Speed.” Unfortunately, like most movies based on video games it was considered kind of a bust, even if it made a decent amount of money. The slapstick comedy doesn’t always work, but it’s a decent enough comedy. Well, not all of them. “The Matrix," for example, was a huge hit, but it’s also quite nuts. “Cannonball Run” is a comedy based on an actual cross-country race. In addition to Hemsworth, Todd Phillips is signed on to direct the film. A truly gripping telling of Senna’s story. In that case, watch “Rush.” If nothing else, it co-stars Chris Hemsworth. If you are in the mood for a retro biopic with a little bit of sappiness to it, you can do a lot worse than “Seabiscuit.”. Wrestling days: The biopic will follow Hogan - real name Terry Gene Bollea - and his rise through the pro wrestling world, Wrestling legend: While pro wrestling was split into various regions across the country, WWE's Vince McMahon took the industry national, with Hogan the face of the industry. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. That is, if you are into Will Ferrell’s particular brand of humor. Racing isn’t always done on an oval track either. Then they became about Dwayne Johnson breaking a cast by flexing and insane action adventures. Chris Hemsworth is bulking up for his upcoming movie where he portrays wrestler Hulk Hogan, and goodness, he looks massive. Hemsworth was first announced to play Hogan back in February 2019, with Todd Phillips (Joker) directing from a script by Scott Silver (Joker) and John Pollono (Stronger). Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Chan had hurt himself making “Rumble in the Bronx,” so he did only the stunts he was physically able to do, including plenty that involved his injured leg. Hogan, who received tens of millions of dollars in the Gawker lawsuit settlement, still appears on WWE programming now and then, and he recently guest-starred on The Goldebergs. Well, it has “race” in the title for one. However, it’s a notable piece of movie history in a way. “Grand Prix” is an ensemble drama about a fictional Formula 1 season. There is, and it’s this one. The biopic will follow Hogan - real name Terry Gene Bollea - and his rise through the pro wrestling world. Ron Howard directed “Rush,” and he stars in “Eat My Dust!” Is it a good movie? Settlement: Hogan, who received tens of millions of dollars in the Gawker lawsuit settlement, still appears on WWE programming now and then, and he recently guest-starred on The Goldebergs, Busy star: Hemsworth most recently starred in the Netflix action-thriller Extraction, and he's also slated to film Thor: Love and Thunder next year. Always free! He is also attached to star in a Furiosa spin-off to the critically-acclaimed 2015 blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road. There are many ways to race, including on bikes. The 37-year-old Australian actor has been posting some impressive workout photos on Instagram lately, with Hogan taking to his verified Twitter to comment on them. But is he good looking enough to play me lol,lol,lol. It also got a Best Picture nomination. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, shared photos on Twitter of Hemsworth. Hogan shared four photos, two of himself from the 1980s and 1990s wrestling heyday, showing off his physique, and two recent workout snaps from Hemsworth's Instagram. The Hulk Hogan movie is listed on IMDB as "Untitled Hulk Hogan Biopic." That’s why “Speed Racer,” an acid trip of a film, was kind of a bust. You may not know much about the 1976 Formula 1 season. This is another film where he plays a confident loudmouth idiot, and the comedy isn’t exactly subtle. There had been talk of a Hulk Hogan movie since 2013. The ostensible lead is James Garner, who is best known for starring in “The Rockford Files.” “Grand Prix” was well received critically and won three technical Oscars. There is a lot of horsepower in most of these movie. He even did some actual race car driving, even though, you know, he was one of the biggest movie stars in the world. That includes some race cars like Lightning McQueen, voiced by Owen Wilson. It may be hard to remember, but the “Fast and Furious” movies used to be about street racing. There’s just a smidge of satire and comedy to it as well. But he needs to take it to another level to live up to Hulk Hogan status. It’s a heist movie, through and through. He’s ready BROTHER!!! Hulk joked and wondered if Hemsworth is good looking enough to play him! The Wachowskis make insane movies. Most of us will never get in a race car. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Still, there is no indication when Hemsworth may be getting in front of cameras for the movie, which has been in the works for some time. We see a lot of auto racing, and six different NASCAR drivers had small cameo roles, not as drivers. We are sticking one horse racing film into the mix, and that one is “Seabiscuit.” It’s a feel-good biography about a beloved underdog horse with a name you probably have heard. Not all races happen on a track. In the Tony Scott film, Tom Cruise plays Cole Trickle, a hotshot open-wheel racer who becomes a NASCAR driver. After “Breaking Bad,” Aaron Paul was a rising star. So why does it make this list? No, not because he was worried. Making “Le Mans” was basically a dream project for him. Hemsworth has bulked up in the past to play Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, it features acting from David Carradine and a pre-Rocky Balboa Sylvester Stallone. What if they just drove themselves because they are alive. In the rest of the world, though, it’s far and wide the most popular version of auto racing. Chris Hemsworth is looking massive as he prepares for Hulk Hogan movie, Seniors On Medicare Are Getting a Big Pay Day in 2020, Expert: “This credit card is so good I signed up personally”. What if race cars didn’t need drivers? The pro wrestling legend also shared some snaps of himself in his prime, to compare himself to Hemsworth's physique, though he also threw a little joke in as well. That movie became "Grand Theft Auto," and it was the first movie Howard ever directed. Sign up now ▸, Related slideshow: The best racing movies (Provided by Yardbarker), Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Tech's flight from San Francisco is a relief to some advocates, Cuban president says artist collective's protest was US plot. Chris Hemsworth has been bulking up to play WWE icon Hulk Hogan in a highly-anticipated biopic, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed by Hogan … That being said, there are a ton of laughs to be had in this film. The biopic will not delve into any of the wrestler's troubles later in life, including a leaked sex tape and his infamous Gawker lawsuit. Hogan himself is a consultant and executive producer on the film, with his old WCW pal Eric Bischoff also producing. In the United States, Formula 1 isn’t that popular. Chris Hemsworth's Hulk Hogan Movie Story Details. That’s the most intimidating workout photo since this one. HH' Hogan joked. But is he good looking enough to play me lol,lol,lol. Hogan, whose real name is … Before the series was making a ton of money and bringing in stars like Jason Statham, it began with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker going a quarter mile at a time. Some of them happen in the streets. They are downtrodden people who are pulling off a heist. That’ll happen when you are a car with a mind of its own. While pro wrestling was split into various regions across the country, WWE's Vince McMahon took the industry national, with Hogan the face of the industry. In addition to using actual footage from a 24 Hours of Le Mans race, some filming was done during a race as well. Hogan said based on Hemsworth’s size that the actor is “already there.”, He’s already there! If you are a fan of NASCAR, this may be the best of these movies for you. It just felt like this film, starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, was more of a solid drama than a Best Picture candidate. Because the heist is happening during the Coca-Cola 600, one of the biggest NASCAR races of the year. He’s ready BROTHER!!! Actor Chris Hemsworth just shared an Instagram photo in which his biceps look bigger than ever as he prepares to play wrestler Hulk Hogan in a new biopic. “Rat Race” is basically a ripoff of “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” Why does it make our list? Here’s a film with a horsepower of…one. They have been making racing movies since the silent era, but this is the earliest film on our list. The comments below have not been moderated. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. “Death Race 2000” didn’t predict what the world would be like at the turn of the millennium, and we should all be thankful. Published: 00:06 EST, 26 November 2020 | Updated: 01:23 EST, 26 November 2020. Hemsworth most recently starred in the Netflix action-thriller Extraction, and he's also slated to film Thor: Love and Thunder next year. Emailed daily. Hit the accelerator and get going! Herbie, the titular Love Bug, did. The main characters in Steven Soderbergh’s film aren’t race car drivers. It has its fans, though, because an insane-looking cotton candy movie based on an old Japanese cartoon is what some people really want. The universe of “Cars” is weird, but it inspired two sequels for Pixar. “Cars” is about a bunch of, well, cars who live in a world without humans. But racing actually films quite well, and that makes for some great sports movies with a lot of exciting action. Two, in “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” there isn’t a real race, even if people are all striving to be the first to find a treasure. Are you aware that there is a racing movie that stars Jackie Chan. For those hoping for a warts and all, no holds barred look at Hulk Hogan's life, it would be wise to temper their expectations. They indulge in excellent filmmaking and it’s not for everybody. Sure, many thought it was the least deserving of that group, but not because it wasn’t a good movie. There is plenty of violence and a ton of schlock. Chris Hemsworth has been bulking up to play WWE icon Hulk Hogan in a highly-anticipated biopic, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed by Hogan himself. 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We are including only one documentary, but it had to be “Senna.” This film, about the late Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna, isn’t just considered one of the best sports documentaries of recent years. Side by side: Hogan shared four photos, two of himself from the 1980s and 1990s wrestling heyday, showing off his physique, and two recent workout snaps from Hemsworth's Instagram. If you want a comedic take on auto racing, “Talladega Nights” is the best you are going to get. The next step for Hemsworth would be growing the blond mustache! In “Rat Race,” there is an actual race going on. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Wrestling shape: Still, there is no indication when Hemsworth may be getting in front of cameras for the movie, which has been in the works for some time. This is another Roger Corman production, which means it’s lean, mean and not interested in being subtle. 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