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Variety reports:

A film about Hulk Hogan’s infamous legal battle against Gawker is officially in the works.

Artists Equity, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production banner, has acquired a screenplay written by Charles Randolph and based on Ryan Holiday’s book “Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue.” The project, titled “Killing Gawker,” is in active development.

Gus Van Sant, who previously helmed Affleck and Damon’s “Good Will Hunting,” is set to direct. While it’s been rumored that Affleck will take on the role of the controversial wrestler, no casting has been announced at this time.

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Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Film in Active Development With Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Artists Equity https://t.co/pS5XskAqUo

— Variety (@Variety) August 5, 2024