Tyson calls for Hulu boycott over 'Iron Mike' series

A Mike Tyson series is coming to Hulu, and the boxing legend isn't happy about it.

Tyson called for a boycott of Hulu after it was announced Thursday that the streaming service has ordered a limited series about his life and career.

"Hulu's announcement to do an unauthorized mini-series of the Tyson story without compensation, although unfortunate, isn't surprising," Tyson wrote on Instagram. "This announcement on the heels of social disparities in our country is a prime example of how Hulu's corporate greed led to this tone-deaf cultural misappropriation of the Tyson life story. To make this announcement during Black History Month only confirms Hulu's concern for dollars over respect for Black story rights.

"Hollywood needs to be more sensitive to Black experiences especially after all that has transpired in 2020. The real Mike Tyson authorized story is in development and will be announced in coming days. Hulu to announce stealing a Black athlete's story during Black History Month couldn't be more inappropriate or tone-deaf."

Titled "Iron Mike, the eight-episode series was created by "I, Tonya" screenwriter Steven Rogers and will be directed by Craig Gillespie, according to Peter White of Deadline. "I, Tonya" star Margot Robbie will serve as an executive producer.