Jamie Foxx is set to portray Mike Tyson in a new biographical limited series executive produced by Martin Scorsese, best known for his cult classic films, GoodFellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Irishman. Foxx has been hinting at a Mike Tyson project for years, with his impressive impression of the heavyweight champion.

Though Variety report that the biographical series following Tyson’s life, entitled Tyson, has not landed a particular network or streaming platform yet, there are some major names tapped in to deliver the project. Scorsese is executive producing via Sikelia Productions, and The Equalizer director Antoine Fuqua is confirmed as director. Colin Preston, who wrote the pilot for the series, is currently working on the rest of the season.

“I have been looking to tell my story for quite some time,” Tyson discusses in a statement. “With the recent launch of Legends Only League and the excitement from fans following my return to the ring, now feels like the perfect moment. I look forward to collaborating with Martin, Antoine, Jamie, and the entire creative team to bring audiences a series that not only captures my professional and personal journey but also inspires and entertains.”

Foxx has been excited to take on a Tyson biopic for years and he has discussed the possibility dating back to 2017. Tyson, initially thought to be a film, has been in the works with Foxx’s involvement since at least 2014.

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