“Who I am? People only see one animal. They call me ‘wild’. I am the most aggressive and ruthless champion that has ever existed, but is that me? Thus begins the trailer for the biographical series of one of the best boxers in history. He is perhaps one of the biopics most anticipated of recent times. The title of this miniseries is Mike. Beyond Tyson, that is, the man behind the sports star. This production can be seen at StarPlus starting on August 25 and will have 8 episodes.
In the midst of this explosion of fictional biographies (which at times is overwhelming), comes the story of this boxer, an emblem of his sport who became world famous not only for his exploits in the ring but also for his lifestyle.
This new original miniseries will arrive with its first two episodes on Thursday, August 25, and then new chapters will be uploaded weekly.. Mike. Beyond Tyson is a creation of Steve Rogers, who is also the screenwriter and was part of another biopic of the sports field, I Tony, starring Margot Robbie. Secondly, Karin Gist acts as showrunner.
The production explores the dynamic and controversial history of Mike Tyson: from being an adored international athlete to being criticized and vice versa. Without losing focus on the boxer, heThe series also examines racism and classism in America, fame, the power of the media, misogyny, the division of wealth, the promise of the American dream. and, in turn, the role of the public in Mike’s story.
The main roles are assumed by the actor Trevante Rhodes, in Tyson’s skin, and Russell Hornsby as the boxing promoter, Don King. It has the special participation of artists such as Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier and Li Eubanks.
The executive production of the series is made up of the work of Claire Brown Y Karen Gist. Also serving as executive producers are the director’s team. Craig Gillespie of I, Tonya, Bryan Unkeless Y Scott Morgan of Clubhouse Pictures, Tom Ackerley Y margot robbie of LuckyChap, Darin Friedmann of Entertainment 360Y Anthony Hemingway, Anthony Sparks Y Samantha Corbin-Miller. In addition to starring in the series, Trevante Rhodes also fulfills the role of executive producer.
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