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Hulu is set to release an 8-episode series that’ll highlight the life and times of boxing legend Mike Tyson’!

Tyson will be portrayed by Moonlight star Trevante Rhodes. He’ll be executive producing the show as well. Karin Gist is said to be the leading producer alongside 20th Television.

The show, Mike, will dig into the heavy-weight champion’s career. Moreover, boxing fans worldwide will get further insight into Tyson’s legacy as an individual and a successful boxing winner. While he chases the American Dream, the show makes viewers question if they truly know Mike.

Craig Erwich, ABC Entertainment’s president and Hulu Original’s leading man, unveiled to Deadline

“Biographical pictures are a fan favorite and a staple of the movie and television business, and frequently, the subjects are not involved. We have a strategy of taking a modern lens and applying it to stories and figures of popular culture of the past. We’ve had a lot of success doing that, and I think it reveals interesting things, not just about where we’ve been but where we are, so we’re looking forward to continuing the creative conversations behind Iron Mike.”

Mike Tyson is one of the most respected boxers in the fighting scene. He rose to fame in the 80s and 90s. At 18-years-old, Tyson also took home the heavyweight boxing champion title. In November 1986, Tyson went head to head against Trevor Berbick. Once the second round came into play, Berbick was defeated by Tyson’s blows. Like this event, Mike will shadow his wins, losses, and everything in between. The show’s cast includes Russell Hornsby, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier, and Li Eubanks.

Mike debuts on August 25th, 2022.

Are you tuning into Mike? Unsure? Check out the trailer below and let us know your thoughts. 

Mike | Teaser | Hulu

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