Jamie Foxx is preparing to transform into one of the greatest boxers of all time. The 53-year-old will play legendary fighter Mike Tyson in a limited TV series – and although it’s not yet clear where or when it will be screened, it already has big names onboard. Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been named as one of the executive producers along with Iron Mike himself and his wife, Kiki. It’s being produced by Hollywood star Margot Robbie and Mike bashed it in February for being “tone-deaf”. “To make this announcement during Black History Month only confirms Hulu's concern for dollars over respect for black story rights.

Source: News 24 March 26, 2021 15:22 UTC