The long-rumored Mick Foley project finally has a major piece locked in, and it’s a name fans will recognize. Paul Walter Hauser has officially confirmed he’s the one stepping into the role of the WWE Hall of Famer, bringing real momentum to a project that had been quietly developing behind the scenes.
Hauser revealed the news during an appearance on The Stunner, making it clear that this isn’t just early talk — the project is actively moving forward.
“Yeah, we can kind of break that news. I haven’t said it yet, but I’m attached to play Mick. It’s a limited series. We haven’t gone out to market with it yet, but it’s happening.”
Instead of going the traditional biopic route, the story is being developed as a limited series, which gives the creative team more room to fully tell Foley’s journey. That includes his different personas like Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love, along with the defining moments that made his career stand out.
Hauser also made it clear that his approach isn’t just about recreating the physical side of Foley’s legacy. He wants to capture the personality, intelligence, and humor that defined him outside the ring as well.
“I think he also had a great sense of humor and he was super smart. He had a great mind for the business, and hopefully I can bring some of my personality to that aspect as well. When you tell the story, you’ve got to humanize the guy. We’re not just telling a Mankind story. This is the Mick Foley story.”
The series has not yet been picked up by a network or streaming platform, but with Hauser now publicly attached, the project has clearly taken a big step forward.
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