Hulu’s unveiled the first teaser trailer for their limited series Mike, based on the life of boxer Mike Tyson. The one-minute teaser shows clips of Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight) as Tyson developing his skills in the ring, falling in love with Robin Givens, losing control, walking through a prison, and about to take a bite out of Evan Holyfield’s ear.
For those wondering if this will be a glossed over portrayal of the former heavyweight champion, Hulu describes the eight-episode limited series as an “unauthorized and no-holds-barred look” at Tyson.
The cast includes Russell Hornsby as Don King, Harvey Keitel as Cus D’Amato, Laura Harrier as Robin Givens, and Li Eubanks as Desiree Washington. Steven Rogers (I, Tonya screenwriter) created the series and executive produces along with series star Rhodes, Claire Brown, Anthony Hemingway, Anthony Sparks, Samantha Corbin-Miller, Entertainment 360’s Darin Friedman, and I, Tonya director Craig Gillespie. Clubhouse Pictures’ Bryan Unkeless and Scott Morgan and LuckyChap’s Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie also executive produce.
Karin Gist executive produces and serves as showrunner of the 20th Television production.
Mike will premiere on Hulu on August 25, 2022.
The plot, courtesy of Hulu:
“From creator/screenwriter Steven Rogers and the team behind I, Tonya and showrunner Karin Gist, executive producer of Our Kind of People, 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.”
