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'Da Brick,' Mike Tyson's early years in boxing drama pilot order at HBO
By April MacIntyre Jun 22, 2011, 3:09 GMT
02/04/2011 - Mike Tyson - Mike Tyson Meet & Greet Appearance at Memorabilia International in Las Vegas on February 4, 2011 - Memorabilia International at the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV, USA © PRN / PR Photos
HBO will mine the rich storied life of Mike Tyson, the boxer who came up under trainer Cus D’Amato who took on Tyson as a child.
At twelve years of age, Mike Tyson weighed a solid 180 lbs and possessed punching power greater then that of the average heavyweight boxer. He was compared to Joe Frazier, Sonny Liston and Rocky Marciano for his vicious take no prisoner style.
HBO has given a pilot order to a drama series from Doug Ellin, John Ridley and Spike Lee inspired by Mike Tyson's early years in boxing, according to Variety.
The pilot is titled "Da Brick," written by showrunner John Ridley. Lee is onboard to direct the pilot and serve as EP. Tyson's wife, Lakiha Tyson, will co-exec produce along with Azim Spicer.
"Da Brick" will be produced through Ellin's deal with HBO according to Variety.
It was on the set of "Entourage" that the boxer pitched Ellin his story.
The series is described as "intricate" and more than just a story of boxing, and will track the life of a young boxer in present-day Newark, N.J.
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