​Jamie Foxx is taking a bite out of Mike Tyson\’s life for his next major project.  And the boxing legend is just fine with it.

 

Marin Scorsese will executive- produce the Oscar-winning actor\’s next run as the boxing great, in an upcoming biographical TV series.  The project is set to span Tyson\’s life as he rises to become \”one of the most legendary boxing figures of all time.\” according to the official press release.

 

Hulu is also developing an eight-episode limited series about the boxer, but Tyson came out strongly against that one when it was announced and insisted he wasn\’t involved in it.

 

So, what does Tyson think about the new project called \”Tyson\”?  He says he\’s been looking for somebody like Foxx to tell his story for quite some time and hopes the series inspires and entertains his fans.  No premiere date or network has been announced as of yet.  Find out why Jamie Foxx wanted to play Mike Tyson here; https://collider.com/jamie-foxx-mike-tyson-series-martin-scorsese-antoine-fuqua/