It would appear that a star studded biopic on boxing legend Mike Tyson is in the works.
In an interview with Screen Rant, acclaimed actor Jamie Foxx recently revealed that he is still attached to and set to star in a biopic concerning Mike Tyson.
Wolf of Wall Street‘s Terence Winter and Martin Scorsese are also rumored to be attached to the project, making for a potentially exciting film.
Jamie Foxx’s interview with Screen Rant may be viewed below.
“Screen Rant: Speaking of getting punched, one of the most polarizing lives of the past thirty years has been Mike Tyson. I know you were attached [to a biopic of Tyson], what’s the update on that?
“Jamie Foxx: That is a go.
“Screen Rant: It’s a go? Martin Scorsese’s still attached?
“Jamie Foxx: Yeah, he’s attached, and it’s—Mike Tyson’s life is one of the most amazing American stories.”