Mike, a biopic of the legendary Mike Tyson starring Harvey Keitel, will air on Hulu on August 25, 2022. The eight-part mini-series will follow the life of boxing great Mike Tyson inside and outside the ring. The drama comes from the mind of creator and screenwriter Steven Rogers and features a host of unique cast members. Among them are Trevante Rhodes from Moonlight, Laura Harrier from Hollywood and Harvey Keitel, star of the New Hollywood Movement and favorite of Martin Scorcese.
The synopsis of the show is as follows:
“MIKE is a new program from creator/writer Steven Rogers and the people behind me, Tonya, as well as showrunner Karin Gist, executive producer of Our Kind of People.”
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The eight-episode limited series explores Tyson’s turbulent boxing career and personal life, from world-famous athlete to outcast and back again. The series deals with class in America, racism in America, celebrity and the power of the media, sexism, wealth disparity, the promise of the American Dream and, ultimately, our own participation in creating Mike’s story through the lens of Mike Tyson.”
Harvey Keitel, who portrays Mike’s boxing manager and trainer, is one of the most fascinating characters and cast members. Keep reading to know more about the great actor.
What is Harvey Keitel famous for and who is he?
Harvey Keitel, a gifted but underappreciated actor, became known for his portrayals of ethically ambiguous and “tough guy” roles. At the height of the New Hollywood movement, he appeared in six Martin Scorsese films. Keitel was born on May 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, and trained with Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, and even HB Studio. He was cast in Martin Scorcese’s Who’s That Knocking at My Door while working on Broadway shows (1967). It was also the beginning of the director’s spectacular career, which helped define the future of the Hollywood business.
Harvey served in the Marines before his acting career. After his dismissal, he worked as a court stenographer for 10 to 12 years. After a successful performance in Scorcese’s first film, he returned to star in Mean Streets (1973).
He also starred in the 1974 films Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Taxi Driver (1976). The latter is still considered one of the best films of all time. He worked on some of the most successful films of all time. Among his many film credits are The Duellists (1977), Thelma & Louise (1991), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994) and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).
What role will Harvey Keitel play in Mike on Hulu?
Keitel will play Cus D’Amato, Mike Tyson’s trainer and manager, on Hulu’s Mike. D’Amato is often credited with Mike Tyson’s meteoric rise for a multitude of reasons. Mike’s demeanor, as well as his boxing talent, was shaped by D’Amato. Cuso D’Amato’s story will also be explored in depth in the series.
Who is Mike? #MikeonHulu premieres August 25 on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/uExcpdFzgb
— Mike on Hulu (@mikeonhulu) July 20, 2022
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