Netflix documentary "Tiger King": Did you know? Three quirky facts about Joe Exotic

A Netflix documentary is currently very popular: "Big cats and their predators". There is more to tell about "Tiger King" Joe Exotic.

• The Netflix documentary "Big Cats and their Predators" ( "Tiger King" ) has been in the top 10 of the streaming service * for several days.
• Thanks to the production, predator king Joe Exotic is back in the focus of the media.
• But his story isn't just of interest to Netflix .

"I think I have never before felt so shocked and stunned as after watching this documentary. The reality is actually stranger than fiction," wrote a YouTube user under the English trailer of the Netflix documentary "Big cats and theirs Predators " . A look at further comments shows that many subscribers feel the same way. But the production about the "predator king" Joe Exotic is well received - possibly because his story is so extraordinary and bizarre.

"Big cats and their predators": Joe Exotic is the focus of the Netflix documentary

Since it is a documentary, the story about Joe Exotic is by no means made up. The former owner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park actually conflicted with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and was only sentenced to 22 years in prison in January 2020. One of the reasons for this is also taken up in Netflix production: he hired a contract killer to get rid of Baskin - which he did not succeed. He is also accused of having abused many of his animals.

Thanks to the documentary, Exotic is in the focus of the media, which is why new, curious facts about the "Tiger King" come to light every day. We have summarized three examples:

"Tiger King" Joe Exotic has graduated from Carole Baskin

In an interview with Netflix *, Joe Exotic claims that he has now gotten over his arguments with Carole Baskin . At the moment he is only thinking about his release from prison, which he is very much looking forward to. Exotic reveals, however, that you should be prepared for the fact that after serving his sentence, he is still as crazy as before.

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Dwayne Johnson wanted to make a film about "Tiger King" Joe Exotic

The Netflix documentary was also very well received by action actor Dwayne Johnson . After watching all the episodes, he thought about a "Tiger King" film and immediately inquired about the rights to the story. These were already out of print, Johnson reveals in an Instagram post, according to Screenrant.

In fact, a mini series about the predator king is said to be in production. Actress Kate McKinnon is significantly involved and wants to appear as Carole Baskin .

"Tiger King" Joe Exotic reveals who should portray him in a film or series

If the said mini-series is produced or a film about Joe Exotic is published, the former zoo owner has very specific cast requests: As The Hollywood Reporter reports, he hopes to be portrayed by none other than Brad Pitt . But David Spade is also an option in his opinion.

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