Source: hollywoodreporter.com HBO is in the process of casting for a boxing drama pilot called ‘Da Brick’, which is will reflect aspects of Tyson’s upbringing. Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is attached as nonwriting executive producer. Mike Tysons life is so eventfull, that no autobiography has been able to cover all events. An ongoing series could therefore work as there are a lot of events in Tysons life to base a show around. The original article can be found in the extended section of this post (‘Read More’ below). John Boyega will play the projects titular character

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