WATCH: Hulu Gives First Look Of Trevante Rhodes As Mike Tyson in Upcoming Miniseries, 'Mike'
essence.comMoonlight, fan-favorite Netflix Original Bird Box, and poignant biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Now, he’s taking on a big biographical role of his own in Hulu’s upcoming Mike Tyson-centered series, MIKE.Rhodes will star as Tyson in the biographical limited series, which promises to take viewers on a wild ride through the highs and lows of the controversial pop-culture figure’s boxing career and personal life, from the 80’s and 90’s through the present day.
Rhodes will take the lead alongside series regular Russell Hornsby, with feature with guest appearances from Laura Harrier and Li Eubanks, to name a few.Like its subject, the series is a bit controversial before even airing, as Tyson himself has previously slammed its production.
According to The Wrap, Tyson has blasted the Hulu production as a form of “cultural misappropriation” because he had not personally authorized the streaming platform to produce any part of his life story.
Alternatively, a separate limited series production starring Jamie Foxx and directed by Antoine Fuqua, which Tyson has authorized, is currently in-production on another as-yet-unannounced platform.
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