Hulu has a number of interesting titles that have or are set to release as part of the schedule of 2023 new movie releases. Though none may be as unexpected or as intriguing as Flamin' Hot, which tells the story of Richard Montañez, who’s been credited with the creation of the Cheeto variation of the same name. The snack food-centric biopic has steadily earned some buzz in the lead-up to its release in June, which was arguably boosted by its first screening. Now, however, the production is receiving some pushback, as sources claim that the story at the center of it is a flamin’ hot lie.
The story that’s been presented publicly is that Richard Montañez conceived of the idea of a spicy Cheeto while he was working as a janitor at a Rancho Cucamonga-based Frito-Lays plant. From there, he allegedly overcame obstacles to pitch his idea to the powers that be and eventually succeeded in doing so. However, this tale has been disputed by several sources, including the company at which he was formerly employed. The food conglomerate shared a statement with the L.A. Times, in which it denied Montañez’s involvement in the development of the beloved, red dust-covered snack:
