Mike Tyson biopic: Release date, plot and all you need to know about the film starring Jamie Foxx
After playing Muhammad Ali’s cornerman Dwight Brown in ‘Ali’, Jamie Foxx is returning with yet another exciting project, which has been anticipated for a long time. In 2014, Foxx had announced that he would be featuring in Mike Tyson’s biopic film. After a wait of nearly six years, the Academy-Award winning actor has revealed that the project is underway.
Release date
The release date for Mike Tyson’s unnamed biopic film is yet to be announced. Watch the space for the latest updates on the same.
Plot
Jamie Foxx revealed during his chat with Mark Birnbaum on Instagram Live that he would be playing the former legendary professional boxer, Mike Tyson in the movie. Tyson is famous for both his professional achievements and personal life. Although he grew to become one of the top boxers at the end of the '80s, he was bogged down following his heavyweight title loss to Burger Douglas in 1990. He was even found guilty of rape and spent six years in prison. Tyson made headlines in 2003 after announcing bankruptcy and experienced a further setback on the personal front when he lost his four-year-old daughter Exodus in 2009.
However, it remains to be seen what part of his life the biopic film would be focussing on.
Cast
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, is an American actor, singer, comedian and songwriter. He is popular for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film ‘Ray’, which earned him an Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice Movie, and Golden Globe Award. Besides acting, Foxx has served as the host and executive producer of the Fox game show ‘Beat Shazam’. In 2006, Foxx received four Grammy nominations including Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Love Changes, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for Georgia, Best R&B Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for Unpredictable.
More news about the cast will be updated as news is released.
Creators
The information regarding the directors and producers for the biopic is yet to be announced.
Trailer
The official trailer for Jamie Foxx’s upcoming movie is yet to be released.
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