Though The Hollywood Reporter also notes, “sources say Hulu executives briefed him and his team on the series a couple months ago.”
Iron Mike is created by the same team who produced the film I, Tonya. According to the show’s description, the limited series will explore the “wild, tragic and controversial life and career behind one of the most polarizing figures in sports history, heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.” The project was written by I, Tonya writer Steven Rogers and has tapped mixed-ish’s Karin Gist as showrunner.
Though this series doesn’t have the heavyweight champion’s approval, fans are excited to see a dashing Trevante Rhodes channel his inner Mike Tyson. Also, another reason for his fans to see Rhodes with his shirt off, and who could be mad at that?
Iron Mike seems to be debuting before the Tyson-produced series. Both fans and Tyson can only hope the Hulu limited series is produced in good taste and shows an accurate depiction of the boxer’s life and career.
The question is: Who will play a better Mike Tyson? Jamie Foxx or Trevante Rhodes. Comment your pick below.
Who Will Play A Better Mike Tyson: Trevante Rhodes & Jamie Foxx Star As Tyson In Separate Series was originally published on globalgrind.com