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“Iceman” Wim Hof biopic put on hold over domestic violence allegations

A feature film about the life of “Iceman” Wim Hof has been put on hold after his ex, their son, and her two children from a previous marriage came forward to say that Hof physically and verbally abused them for around 13 years. British production company Genesius Pictures confirmed to the Volkskrant on Monday that production of the biopic was temporarily halted due to “the seriousness of the accusations.”

The biopic about Hof, with actor Joseph Fiennes in the lead, was announced as an “inspiring,” “moving,” and “at times extremely funny” movie. The explanation for the restraining order stated that Hof “used physical violence” against Caroline, Christiaan, and Noah and made “death threats.” It also stated that “the gravity and frequency of the violence has increased over the years” and that the children had been “witnesses and victims of that violence.” In 2012, the court setenced Hof to community service and a fine for the assault on Christiaan. The Child Protection Board’s report also stated that Hof had committed so much psychological violence against Noah that the boy never felt safe around him.

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