Mike Tyson’s Life Packs A Punch In First ‘Mike’ Series Trailer
etcanada.comThe first trailer for Hulu’s limited series, “Mike”, has dropped, and it’s clear that there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to Mike Tyson‘s roller-coaster life.
The trailer is a first look at Trevante Rhodes, after a brilliant transformation, portraying the former heavyweight champion of the world in the upcoming eight-episode drama set to premiere Aug.
25. Led by the team behind the Margot Robbie-led “I, Tonya”, the limited series promises to explore the wild, tragic and controversial life and career behind what Hulu calls “one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture.” The trailer begins with Rhodes’ character looking in the mirror (face tattoo and all) before flashing to a young Tyson dueling in fist fights with neighbourhood kids.
He’s then shown in the prime of his life, but it’s clear that not everything’s as rosy as it may seem. The trailer goes on to explore some of his most beloved relationships, like the long-lasting one he developed with his trainer-turned-legal guardian, Cus D’Amato, who predicted early on that Tyson would one day be a world champion.
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