Scorcese/Jamie Foxx to team up on MIKE TYSON biopic.

[octagon]

I'm not so much worried about Foxx's age but his build is another matter. Sure, Will Smith was able to sell Ali pretty well but Tyson in his prime was pretty massive. He wasn't just ripped, he was huge and stocky and very physically intimidating.

Then again, if he's not in the ring all that much it might be an easier sell.

[Darth Marcus]

Originally Posted by octagon

I'm not so much worried about Foxx's age but his build is another matter. Sure, Will Smith was able to sell Ali pretty well but Tyson in his prime was pretty massive. He wasn't just ripped, he was huge and stocky and very physically intimidating.

Then again, if he's not in the ring all that much it might be an easier sell.

If Foxx could get back to his size like he was in Any Given Sunday, it would be pretty close. Not quite there, but close.

[Arch Stanton]

Good news, although I desperately want The Irishman made.

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

I'm all for it.

Two of my favorite things Scorsese and biopics.

I also think Mike Tyson is pretty interesting to do a biopic on.

[welcometothepartypal]

I think Jamie Foxx is a very average actor who does great impersonations. But under Scorseses' direction maybe we'll see something really great. Having said that I have no interest in a Tyson Bio at this point in time. Maybe in another 15-20 years.

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by welcometothepartypal

I think Jamie Foxx is a very average actor who does great impersonations. But under Scorseses' direction maybe we'll see something really great. Having said that I have no interest in a Tyson Bio at this point in time. Maybe in another 15-20 years.

Cant say Im bothered about this film either despite it being Scorsese. If I want to watch a Scorsese boxing film Ill watch Raging Bull.

[klauswhereareyou]

This would be Scorsese's first feature film with a African-American protagonist. Bad starred Michael Jackson, but that was a music video.