With a little over a month to go until Mike premieres on Hulu and Disney+, a new trailer has been released for the unauthorised biopic which stars Trevante Rhodes in the role of Mike Tyson and tells the story of the tumultuous personal life and career of the controversial boxing icon; watch it below…
“Mike explores the dynamic and controversial story of Mike Tyson. The 8-episode limited series 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.”
Joining Trevante Rhodes in the cast of Mike are Russell Hornsby, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier, and Li Eubanks.
Mike premieres on Hulu on August 25th and on Disney+ on September 8th.
