Hulu's Trailer for Mike Tyson Limited Series Packs Punch

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Eight-part series on iconic boxer’s life debuts Aug. 25

Hulu's 'Mike'
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Hulu will examine the trials and tribulations of boxing icon Mike Tyson in a new limited series debuting August 25, according to a recently released series trailer.  

The eight-episode series stars Trevante Rhodes as the former heavyweight champion and chronicles the explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life, from beloved world athlete to outcast and back again, according to Hulu. The series also stars Russell Hornsby, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier and Li Eubanks.

Mike is executive produced by Steven Rogers, Karin Gist, Claire Brown Craig Gillespie, Bryan Unkeless, Scott Morgan, Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Darin Friedman, Anthony Hemingway, Anthony Sparks, Samantha Corbin-Miller and Trevante Rhodes.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.