Mike (2022)
The explosive Hulu miniseries that dives deep into the turbulent life of boxing legend Mike Tyson, from Brownsville to global infamy.
Mike - Series Information
- Original Title: Mike
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Steven Rogers
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: August 25, 2022 (Brazil - 16), August 25, 2022 (Italy - VM18), August 25, 2022 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Hulu
- Alternative Titles: Iron Mike (US), מייק טייסון (IL), 泰森传奇 (CN)
- Production Companies: Clubhouse Pictures, Entertainment 360, LuckyChap Entertainment, 20th Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
Mike - Plot
Explore the wild, tragic and controversial life and career of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson - one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture.
Mike - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the story of the most feared man on the planet unfold:
You may know Tyson, but do you know Mike?
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Mike - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Steven Rogers
Main Cast
- Trevante Rhodes
- Russell Hornsby
- Olunike Adeliyi
- Kale Browne
- Grace Zabriskie
- B.J. Minor
- T.J. Atoms
- Ethan Dubin
- Harvey Keitel
- Li Eubanks
Writers
- Samantha Corbin-Miller
- Steven Rogers
- Anthony Sparks
- Darnell Brown
- Karin Gist
Executive Producers
- Trevante Rhodes
- Margot Robbie
- Darin Friedman
- Anthony Sparks
- Steven Rogers
Mike - FAQs
Is Mike based on a true story?
Mike is inspired by the real life of heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. While the series dramatizes key events and relationships from his life, it takes creative liberties with certain scenes and dialogue. Tyson himself was not involved in the production and publicly distanced himself from the project.
Who plays Mike Tyson in the Hulu series?
Trevante Rhodes, best known for his Oscar-winning role in Moonlight, portrays Mike Tyson across all eight episodes. Rhodes underwent an intense physical transformation for the role, earning widespread praise for capturing both Tyson's ferocity in the ring and his vulnerability outside it.
Where can you stream Mike the Hulu series?
Mike is available to stream exclusively on Hulu. All eight episodes of the miniseries are available at once, making it easy to binge the full story of Mike Tyson's rise and fall in one sitting.
Did Mike Tyson approve of the Hulu series?
Mike Tyson was not involved in the production and publicly criticized the series, calling it an unauthorized story made without his consent or participation. He encouraged fans to support his own authorized project instead, highlighting the controversy surrounding the show's creation and release.
How was Mike received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed. Many reviewers praised Trevante Rhodes' commanding performance and the show's kinetic energy, while others found the tone uneven and the narrative approach overly sensationalized. Russell Hornsby's portrayal of Don King was frequently singled out as a standout element of the series.
Who created and produced the Mike miniseries?
Mike was created by Steven Rogers and produced by LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company co-founded by Margot Robbie, who also served as executive producer. The series was made in association with Clubhouse Pictures, Entertainment 360, and 20th Television for Hulu.
Who does Harvey Keitel play in Mike?
Harvey Keitel plays Cus D'Amato, the legendary trainer and father figure who discovered a teenage Mike Tyson and shaped him into a champion. D'Amato's mentorship is one of the most emotionally resonant threads in the series, and Keitel brings quiet gravitas to the role.
What are some shows similar to Mike?
If Mike hooked you, try Fosse/Verdon for another bold biographical drama, or Wu-Tang: An American Saga for a similarly gritty rise-to-fame story. Julia and Swagger also explore sports and ambition with strong character work, while Band of Brothers delivers the same prestige miniseries format.
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