STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Mike Tyson: I Want to Play Othello

The former boxer on his "blossoming" acting career.

Mike Tyson may be relatively new to the acting game, but he's ready for a heavyweight role. 
The former boxing champ tells the New York Daily News that he would like to play one of literatures most famous characters. "Wouldn’t Shakespeare be awesome? That Black guy…could you imagine me in Othello?"

Despite critical raves for his one-man show, Undisputed, and roles in The Hangover, Entourage and Scary Movie 5, he admits he would need additional training. "Anything you give me time to prepare, I can do," he says. "I don’t think I am ready for [Shakespeare] yet, but I would like to try."

He adds, "My career as an actor has blossomed. I never considered myself a comedian or actor, even though I was in movies and shows helping out friends. A lot of my friends are actors and directors and they say, 'Mike, we need you to concentrate and take it seriously.' They say my skills are horrible, but I have the natural timings for it. I am working on my skills."
Tyson has been experiencing a career renaissance of sorts, so we don't doubt that he's capable of flourishing as an actor. Could a golden statuette be in his future?
Get ready for the BET Experience, featuring Beyoncé, Snoop DoggR. Kelly,  Erykah BaduKendrick Lamar and many more. Go here for more details and info on how to buy tickets.

BET.com is your #1 source for Black celebrity news, photos, exclusive videos and all the latest in the world of hip hop and R&B music. 

 

(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.