Trevante Rhodes Embodies Mike Tyson in Hulu's 'Mike' Series Trailer
etonline.comupcoming 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).
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