announced early last year, the boxing legend publicly condemned the project, calling it a «tone-deaf cultural misappropriation of my life story» at the time. With the project preparing for its Aug.
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upcoming limited series, , giving a new look at Trevante Rhodes' brilliant transformation into the former heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson.«People just see an animal. They call me a savage. I'm the most vicious, ruthless champion there's ever been.
No one can match me,» says Rhodes as Tyson, acknowledging how the world views him. «My style's impetuous. I'm ferocious.
I want your heart, I want to eat your children. Praise be to Allah.»While in prison gear, Tyson turns to the camera and asks: «Is that who I am?»Watch the trailer below.Hailing from the team behind the Margot Robbie-led the eight-episode drama will explore the wild, tragic and controversial life and career behind what the streamer calls «one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture.» The limited series will follow the boxer's childhood and multiple run-ins with the law -- several, of which, landed him behind bars. Ethan Barrett and B.J. Minor portray Tyson as a tween and teen alongside Rhodes' adult depiction. The series will also broach his more tumultuous relationships, like his short-lived marriage to actress Robin Givens (Laura Harrier) and his love-hate relationship with boxing promoter Don King (Russell Hornsby).
There's also a glimpse of one of the most controversial matches in boxing history, when Tyson chewed off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997. The move disqualified and temporarily banned Tyson from the sport.Harvey Keitel, Li Eubanks and Olunike Adeliyi also star in the series.Although Tyson was briefed on the series before its reveal, he is not involved in any capacity. Last February, the former boxer issued a statement criticizing the project. Declaring the series «unauthorized» and «unfortunate» in a statement
.announced early last year, the boxing legend publicly condemned the project, calling it a «tone-deaf cultural misappropriation of my life story» at the time. With the project preparing for its Aug.
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Mike Tyson has an ominous premonition.
One of the most controversial figures in sports is the subject of a brand new series.
Hulu has released the first trailer for Mike Tyson biopic series Mike – check it out below.The eight episode miniseries stars Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight) as Tyson, and “explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again”.The synopsis continues: “Focusing the lens on Mike Tyson, the series examines class in America, race in America, fame and the power of media, misogyny, the wealth divide, the promise of the American Dream and ultimately our own role in shaping Mike’s story.”Alongside Rhodes, the series stars Russell Hornsby, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier, Li Eubanks, Olunike Adeliyi and B.J. Minor.Mike is created by Steve Rogers, the screenwriter behind I, Tonya.
Rhodes, who was most recently seen in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” plays Tyson.
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