Will Ben Affleck portray Hulk Hogan in the upcoming biopic “Killing Gawker”?
Yes, there are talks of Ben Affleck portraying Hulk Hogan in the upcoming biopic “Killing Gawker.” Affleck, along with Matt Damon’s Artists Equity production company, has acquired the screenplay for the film. While a deal has not yet been finalized, reports confirm that Affleck is in discussions to play Hogan in the movie.
If the talks are successful, it would be an exciting opportunity for Affleck to take on the role of the wrestling icon. It would also be a collaboration between Affleck and his longtime friend and colleague Matt Damon, who are both involved in the production of “Killing Gawker.”
What legal battle is the movie “Killing Gawker” based on?
The movie “Killing Gawker” is based on the real-life legal battle between Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media. The screenplay for the film is adapted from Ryan Holiday’s book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue. It focuses on the legal ordeal that unfolded between Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, and Gawker Media.
The legal battle stemmed from Gawker Media publishing a clip of a 2006 sex tape featuring Hogan in 2012. This led Hogan to sue the media outlet for invasion of privacy, infringement of personality rights, and emotional distress. He initially sought $100 million in damages. Ultimately, Gawker agreed to pay Hogan $31 million in 2016, and their website was shut down as a result of the legal ordeal.
How much did Hulk Hogan seek in damages from Gawker Media and how much did they ultimately agree to pay him?
Hulk Hogan initially sought $100 million in damages from Gawker Media in the legal battle surrounding the publication of a sex tape featuring him. However, Gawker and Hogan ultimately reached a settlement where Gawker agreed to pay Hogan $31 million. This settlement was reached in 2016.
The settlement amount of $31 million was significantly lower than what Hogan had initially sought, but it marked a resolution to the legal ordeal. The settlement also had significant consequences for Gawker Media, as they ultimately shut down their website entirely as a result of the financial burden imposed by the settlement.
What is the premise of the movie “Trap” directed by M. Night Shyamalan?
The movie “Trap” directed by M. Night Shyamalan centers around the character of Cooper, played by Josh Hartnett, who is a loving father taking his teenage daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert by her favorite pop star. However, it is soon revealed that Cooper is actually a serial killer known as the Butcher.
As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the police are aware of Cooper’s presence at the concert, but they don’t know which person in the arena is the suspect. The movie focuses on Cooper’s attempt to escape the arena without raising suspicion or ruining the concert experience for his daughter.
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