‘Mike’: See Trevante Rhodes in Hulu’s Mike Tyson Biopic Trailer

By Akanke Jackson
Published June 9, 2022, 11:17 a.m. ET

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The champ is here! Hulu has released an official trailer for Mike, a series from screenwriter Steve Rogers about the life of the one and only Mike Tyson. It stars Moonlight‘s Trevante Rhodes as Iron Mike, Blackkklansman Laura Harrier as ex-wife Robin Givins, and BMF star Russell Hornsby as Don King. The series premieres on August 25.

The streamer describes the series as, “an unauthorized no-holds-barred look at the life of Mike Tyson.” And in the trailer, you can see Tyson navigating the turbulent ups and downs of the heavyweight champ’s boxing career and personal life — from becoming a beloved athlete, to an outcast, and back again. And not only that, the series tackles race in America, social class in the US, the media, fame, marriage, divorce, the famous ear-biting incident, and ultimately our own role in shaping the Brooklyn fighter’s story. Whew!

This just might be the real deal, Holyfield!

Following the hype from the announcement of the limited series last year, Tyson called for a boycott on Hulu on his verified Instagram account, in a now-deleted post. Months before the news of Mike surfaced, reports indicated that another limited series titled Tyson was also in development, with Martin Scorsese set to executive produce, Antoine Fuqua signed to direct, and Jamie Foxx ready to portray the former heavyweight champion. Contrary to his feelings on Hulu’s series, Tyson was thrilled to have Foxx on the project.

“I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,” Tyson said. “With the recent launch of Legends Only League and the excitement from fans following my return to the ring, now feels like the perfect moment. I look forward to collaborating with Martin, Antoine, Jamie, and the entire creative team to bring audiences a series that not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.”

No meaningful updates have been provided on the series since then. In the meantime, Mike streams on Hulu this summer. You can watch the trailer above.