Chris Hemsworth to Portray Hulk Hogan br in New Movie It will be helmed by 'Joker' director br Todd Phillips and premiere on Netflix. Hemsworth will produce the film alongside Bradley Cooper, who worked with Phillips on 'The Hangover.' The untitled movie will focus on Hogan's rise in pro wrestling and how he became the face of the WWF. Hogan, whose real name is br Terry Gene Bollea, will help br consult on the project. Back in 2013, Hogan said Hemsworth would be a great choice to play him should br a movie happen.