Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Produce Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Movie

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, the duo behind the Oscar-winning film ‘Argo,’ are set to produce a movie about the legal battle between Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media. The film will be based on a Rolling Stone article titled ‘The Trials of Hulk Hogan,’ written by Ryan Duffy.

The Background

The legal battle between Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, and Gawker Media began in 2013 when Gawker published a sex tape featuring Hogan. Bollea sued Gawker for invasion of privacy, emotional distress, and negligence. In March 2016, a jury awarded Bollea $140 million in damages, which led to Gawker’s bankruptcy and sale to Univision Communications.

The Movie

The film, which is currently in development, will be produced by Affleck and Damon’s production company, Project X Entertainment, in association with WWE Studios. The script will be written by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who previously collaborated on ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ and ‘Focus.’

The Impact

The legal battle between Bollea and Gawker has raised questions about privacy, free speech, and the role of the media in society. The case has also drawn attention to the involvement of billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel, who secretly bankrolled Bollea’s lawsuit against Gawker. Thiel’s involvement has sparked concerns about the use of legal action as a means of silencing critics and journalists.

The Future

The film about the Bollea-Gawker legal battle is expected to delve into these complex issues and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the high-profile case. With Affleck and Damon at the helm, the movie is likely to generate significant interest and attention in the entertainment and media industries.

Read the original Rolling Stone article here.