Mike Tyson, who got paid $300,000 for Hangover roles returns to act in new superhero movie

Former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson will be acting in the upcoming superhero movie, Bunny-Man.

Mike Tyson, who got paid $300,000 for Hangover roles returns to act in new superhero movie

Mike Tyson (image credit- Marca)

Mike Tyson is set to return to the big screen, but not as a boxer. The former heavyweight champ is set to act in the movie ‘Bunny-Man’. It is a one-of-a-kind superhero movie being filmed in Italy, and Tyson is reported to play himself. This is not the first time that Tyson has appeared in a movie since he has made several cameos. As such, Tyson has appeared in movies like The Hangover, IP Man 3, and several other movies, including the Bollywood movie, Liger. 

Tyson’s lifestyle had taken a turn for the worse after his retirement, but the Hangover movie cameos turned things around for him. Further, Mike Tyson has continued his tradition of appearing in movies for a cameo role, and the audience loves it. Like always, Tyson will be playing himself in the movie ‘Bunny-Man’, which is about a multimillionaire superhero who fights crime while hiding his identity with a rabbit mask. 

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Recently, Tyson attended the press conference for the movie, which took place in Turin. Furthermore, the film’s Italian producer, Enrico Iervolino, as well as the film’s author and screenwriter, Enrico Remmert, were also present. During the press conference, they spoke about the movie and revealed that Tyson would be playing himself. 

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Furthermore, it was revealed that the superhero is a wealthy individual motivated to fight crime because of his sister. The protagonist’s sister is said to have committed suicide after she went through a traumatic experience that went viral online. 

Mike Tyson’s other movie cameos

Tyson’s popular cameo roles are his appearances in The Hangover movies, Scary Movie 5, IP Man 3, and ‘Kickboxer: Retaliation’. Most of his appearances in movies are brief, and Tyson always plays himself in these roles. Furthermore, Tyson’s cameo appearances in “The Hangover” and its sequel notably impacted his public image and career.

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Mike Tyson (image credit- The New York Times)

Before these movies, Tyson was known for his successful boxing career, but he also faced legal issues, financial challenges, and controversies. Hence, the cameos helped to rejuvenate his public image and presented him in a more humorous and lighthearted context. Subsequently, the success of ‘The Hangover’ and its sequels brought Tyson back into the spotlight, increasing his visibility in the entertainment industry.

This renewed attention may have opened up new opportunities for him in terms of endorsements, appearances, and entertainment projects. Furthermore, the Hangover movies became a cultural phenomenon, and Tyson’s cameos are often remembered as some of the most memorable scenes.

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