A movie about “The Iceman” Wim Hof has been placed on maintain after his former accomplice alleged he subjected her and her kids to years of abuse.
Hof, 65, has denied all allegations, has mentioned he “is not violent,” and claimed his ex is on “the warpath” and “now wants to make it all seem different than it was”.
He has since filed a grievance for alleged defamation and slander.
He mentioned his father “did not recognise” most of the accusations talked about within the Dutch paper.
The film biopic had been set to star Joseph Fiennes because the eccentric well being guru, who gained worldwide prominence for his love of cold-water coaching. Fiennes was additionally listed as a co-producer.
The British manufacturing firm behind the movie mentioned in an announcement: “Genesius Pictures can confirm that due to the severity of the allegations, this production, which was in development only and had not begun filming, is on hold”.
The movie additionally had director Kevin Macdonald and screenwriter Jeff Pope hooked up, and was set to discover Hof’s rise to fame from a struggling single father and postman to a world-famous well being guru, with a legion of movie star followers.
Titled The Iceman, it was introduced in 2022, and had beforehand been billed as an “inspiring”, “moving” and “at times very funny”.
The web site for the movie has since been taken offline.
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Controversial technique
Born within the Netherlands, Hof, was one in all 9 kids and has an an identical twin brother. He’s a father of 4.
His first spouse took her personal life in 1995, with Hof beforehand saying his time spent in freezing water was the one time he did not take into consideration the loss.
In 2007, Hof accomplished an Arctic marathon barefoot, however the identical 12 months needed to abort a mission to climb Mount Everest sporting simply shorts and sandals because of a foot damage.
Regardless of his fame and legion of movie star followers, there was controversy over his technique of utilizing freezing water and respiratory strategies to enhance well being.
Relations of various individuals who died whereas allegedly making an attempt Hof’s strategies have beforehand raised considerations over the protection of the wellness pattern.
Whereas the NHS says chilly remedy may help scale back swelling and ache, it additionally says it will probably trigger chilly shock, which may result in hyperventilation, elevated blood strain, and muscle weak spot. It warns that it may be harmful for folks with coronary heart situations.
