‘Mike’: See Official Teaser For Hulu’s Mike Tyson Series
deadline.comHulu released an official trailer for its new Mike, a series from Steven Rogers (I, Tonya) and 20th Television that chronicles the life of controversial heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson.
It premieres Aug. 25.The streamer describes the 8-episode limited series as “an unauthorized and no-holds-barred look at the life of Mike Tyson.” It explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again.
Focusing the lens on Mike Tyson, the series examines class in America, race in America, fame and the power of media, misogyny, the wealth divide, the promise of the American Dream and ultimately our own role in shaping Mike’s story.Trevante Rhodes plays Tyson.
Other cast members include Russell Hornsby, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier, and Li Eubanks.Karin Gist will serve as showrunner and executive producer under her The Gist of It banner along with Claire Brown.
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