Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Cancel Hulk Hogan Biopic Before Wrestler's Death

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have canceled their planned biopic about Hulk Hogan, which was set to dramatize the wrestler's controversial 2012 sex tape scandal, subsequent racial slur controversy, and his landmark lawsuit against Gawker Media. The project, developed by their production company Artists Equity, was shelved months before Hogan's death in July 2025 and was reportedly not connected to his passing. Hogan opposed the film and threatened legal action over potential privacy violations, which may have contributed to the cancellation. The biopic aimed to explore both Hogan's professional rise and personal controversies, including the courtroom battle that resulted in a $115 million judgment against Gawker, but no official reason for the project's demise has been given. Despite the cancellation, Hogan's complex legacy continues to be a topic of discussion among wrestling fans and the entertainment industry, with the possibility that other filmmakers might revisit the story. WWE honored Hogan with tribute shows following his death, reflecting on both his impact and the controversies that marked his career.