Jamie Foxx on Playing Mike Tyson

The talented performer told Ellen about his decision to play the controversial fighter.

[@samspamable]

Jamie just talked for four minutes straight with no interruption from a host. That really doesn't happen too often on a talk show, he's such a cool guy.

[@yojaize]

+sam frame true. hes stole the show.

[@1ftsports678]

+sam frame Ellen was awesome for just staying quiet the whole time.

[@darrallshamarwilliams7560]

truly talented that a Jamie foxx but he shines best when he's not in restrictive roles.

[@ShieldsUp4]

+sam frame yep...oprah would have talked all through his story.

[@jumustube]

+sam frame Yeah if it was Conan he would not allow the center of attention go from him for that long, it would affect his ego and he would have to throw in a joke and interrupt at some point.

[@MuhammadAliGOAT]

4 years later, almost 5 and still waiting for this movie.

[@keziajoseph5609]

Lol

[@Emergency-ep8xw]

MuhammadAli_GOAT for real

[@chrisginoc]

Movie probably got killed by a studio or producer

[@gustavoelgalderon4265]

And? Wher is the movie????

[@francescapowell1538]

Thank you ... I was wondering ... what film?!

[@arindaman]

Five years later Jamie starts working out for the movie.

[@riametarmando2724]

I needed to hear this again

[@ShaneHallShaneHallVlogs]

I was gonna say that

[@kevinsay2492]

For real! It’s gonna be real good. Can’t wait to see it.

[@canad1anadventure]

Looking forward to this

[@slipd7467]

It’s took its time 😂😂

[@jdtaylor5]

That Stevie Wounder bit made my day, laughing with tears

[@elfenmaus1440]

Me too

[@Ladeej]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dennyfw]

Even jamie had to calm himself, he must've laughed at that time 🤣🤣🤣

[@xsonicsparkx]

His impersonation is spot on. On a side note you have to appreciate Ellen just letting Jamie tell the story, uninterrupted.

[@soniabascombe3943]

xsonicsparkx

[@deepakkm8534]

Ellen is always amazing at that. She genuinely listens to her guests.

[@MrMarquis10009]

True I like Ellen she is really cool

[@TheLyricalOne]

Agreed!

[@TheBurnonme]

Imagine Jamie playing the role as Mike Tyson in a biopic.

[@PositiveMe100]

I could listen to Jamie Foxx storytelling all day...

[@jouvon]

True

[@The0versun1]

Kamilla A this one was so freaking funny lmao

[@jalechrist8389]

newdawnnation ahhh CHARLIE MURPHY! what does the five fingers say to the face??.........SLAP! cold.. blooded. :P

[@brandonhibbert2246]

Kamilla A I literally do sometimes

[@zizim5270]

Kamilla A i know right!!! so interesting the way he says it, cause they are long but you still want more cause he is that interesting

[@shai.loves.tacos.]

“Stevie you better sit down before you catch a right !” 💀😂😂😂

[@GTonton79]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

[@kehindeomoiyamummykenny]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Asdfgadv33423]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@petarcubelic5784]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LRobertoG]

Jamie is one of the most naturally gifted and talented guy in entertainment history.

[@ItsEdG]

"Get away from me thong song!!!" Lmao!!! That Stevie Wonder part had me in tears too!!!

[@ReverseJuxtapose]

Thong thong***

[@juicykae8738]

Yes i cried too. He was wrong for that. Lmao

[@michellejohnson1298]

@@juicykae8738 me too. Had me laughing and coughing.

[@015sunshine]

Wow. Jamie Foxx is a fantastic storyteller.

[@RandomVids519]

K

[@YourPeakPhysique]

015sunshine I know!!! I didn't want the "interview" to be over! Just want to keep listening to him.

[@Vwlpe]

+Coach Amelie Which is exactly why I love Ellen as an interviewer, she just stood there patiently allowing Jamie to finish the story. I bet she was just as impressed and curious as we were.

[@mcqueennash3252]

3

[@MrGiuntoli]

Watch him on Joe Rogan

[@starjune52]

"Get away from me thong song!!"

[@suvacirema2247]

Thank you, finally someone said it

[@tylerdurden8419]

😂🤣

[@oopeople4653]

Thong thong to be accurate 😂

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

🤣😂😂😂

[@khalidhamadeh6848]

1:30 the way he looked at the audience was the funniest shit ever.

[@stevens5541]

Not

[@thegallowsdodger34]

lol lol 🧢

[@patrickharper499]

There is something so awesome about people who can tell you a story so accurately and with so much humor that you can mentally picture every scene with ease......

[@Jewelbug83]

True! Jamie puts you right there in the moment. I could listen to him for hours.

[@patrickharper499]

Lol im watching another interview of his as we speak Rene

[@Jewelbug83]

The other night i watched all of his interviews from hot97 to Sway in the morning and he was telling the same stories but his so good i couldn't stop watching,listening and laughing.

[@patrickharper499]

omg are you the female version of me????

[@Jewelbug83]

😂😂😂I think so!

[@solo13th]

So you mean to tell me that Jamie Foxx Is starting in a biopic about Mike Tyson directed by Martin Scorsese? Can I just give them my money now?

[@snowdjagha]

marblee Written by Terence Winter who has bee writing most of Scorcese's movies. It's going to be great!

[@dineshn]

***** doesnt jamie need to hit the gym soon? when is it out?

[@henlolneh]

dineshn no word no info even on imdb. I'm going to assume it'll be a mid 2016 movie.

[@417Graphix]

dineshn I think he's playing an older, post boxing Tyson. I dunno whos gonna play the younger version

[@aabed31]

Tracarris Wince Mike Tyson says in another interview that Jaime Foxx will be playing him in his younger years as well. He said that they will use technology similar to the one used on Brad Pitt, in Benjamin Button, to make Jaime appear younger.

[@helpoj]

Jamie with his own podcast telling stories would be golddddd

[@jesuspiecemaster7683]

On God

[@aidanmaloney9588]

Stevie catch a right from Mike he's getting his vision back 😂😂😂

[@manolinfernandezdiaz1780]

Aidan Maloney 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickbonham949]

😂🤣😂

[@movingforwardwithahad317]

Wow this had me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@prabathmadushanka4079]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@ciribonflex]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fillicroc6310]

How does Jamie Fox make you laugh one moment and within a split second makes you cry. 😢😢 I love this guy. He is a comedic genius. Great story teller.

[@malcolmx7153]

Thank you

[@stylezsick100]

Maaan!! That Stevie Wonder part got me crying.Lmao

[@jaimeeclair8999]

Me too, lol.

[@moinuddinsag]

Stephen Shaw almost fell off my chair the first time

[@nbagoats4819]

Sit down Stevie, you don't want to catch a right!,...just sit down and relax.

[@WSHOULDERS26]

"Yo Stevie sit down. You don't want to catch a right hook." I'm crying 😂🤣😂🤣

[@shanke300]

When he mentioned Stevie Wonder. I cracked up good. Tears rollin. Man, Foxx is hilarious dude.

[@dannytat1823]

Jaime Fox is one of the greatest story teller... even Ellen was intrigued.

[@brianabrom6115]

Ellen is such a gracious host. She listens carefully to her guests instead of constantly interrupting them. I really like that about her.

[@rub3nski]

ya i noticed that too. shes a good interviewer knows excatly when to shut up.

[@mitchelllawrence1545]

She's an Aquariuan that's why.

[@karinayates8841]

Exactly**

[@homegirl44]

Jimmy Fallon really needs to take notes.

[@brothadude]

Reyna I know right

[@clsupreme7408]

Still waiting on this movie....

[@MindBat]

If it's going to be a great movie it's going to take some time to marinate. It won't be a low budget, straight to dvd, b movie.

[@ZaddyChunkChunk]

Can't believe people are still here in this comment section lol

[@UltimateBioz]

ZaddyChunkChunk it’s cause we’re Tyson fans and we want to see this movie lol plus I like Jammie fox and I have a feeling he would be really good in it

[@Txbosslt]

Should be a really great movie if they put it out, they should cast someone legendary to play Cus Damatto!!

[@1D.JFanMma]

RockyAliTyson there is 2 documentaries about him online

[@kimabunuh6762]

“All praise is due to Allah my brother, im happy.” Beautiful.

[@abdultawwab486]

🙏

[@Boove07]

That moment really resonated with me. You could feel the compassion and purity when he said that

[@mohamudyusuf2194]

All praise is indeed is for Allah/the only one God

[@kingcal4205]

Diamond oosheey Do you believe in unicorns too?

[@me.aa.1300]

@Hydroginn1 yeah a very good man

[@Drknucklezz]

See, this is a skill that Jimmy Fallon needs to learn. Notice how Ellen let Jamie tell the story without any stupid interruptions and loud, exaggerated laughing (even when he paused a little after the Stevie Wonder bit). The story was fantastic and the delivery was great. If this was on the Tonight Show, Fallon would have interrupted him three times before the end, and the story would have been infinitely less entertaining.

[@MisterFoxx]

YES! Jimmy would've cut him off so many times and somehow divert the attention on himself and insert some corny joke so he can get the last laugh, instead of letting the guest just tell the story smh. Ellen really could've asked another question after that Stevie part, but she just let it flow. Something Fallon doesn't do, unfortunately. I'm pretty sure Jamie will be on the show soon, so we'll see what happens

[@cynthiadeen8089]

I think with Jimmy Fallon though he has really big shoes to fill, that's why he tries so hard because hes in a situation where the ratings need to surpass The Tonight's Show history of ratings. I think when he interrupts hes trying to keep the laughter going while on a time crunch. Its not always well executed, but a lot more times than others it does exactly the job its supposed to do. Ellen has always been the host of her own show, there are no shoes to fill. I think she interrupts sometimes but not as frequently because she expects her guests to do the job of getting ratings. Thats why she always invites people who have the most views on youtube or celebrities who are about to be relevant in the media again.

[@TheDreamer452]

Zizou lol go check out the latest interview with fallon...

[@jonathanvielma6863]

this come true hahaha go check out

[@TheDreamer452]

jonathan vielma is there an echo in there? Lol

[@lisaistyping]

Whatchu gon do Jamie? Yu gon tell the joke?' U gon tell ur lil joke now?! Ahahahah

[@violetalazaru2216]

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[@knightoyin6500]

Lisandra Pereira crazy girls in the front row. they like to set people up..Lol

[@daisy2210]

Lol

[@nathanjones445]

I just can't imagine Jimmy Fallon letting Jamie narrate this amazing story without fake laughin and interruptin. Ellen is a great host.

[@alextagbo7504]

Jamie knows how to really connect with his audience💯✔👍

[@Cnith]

Talent is just pouring out of Jamie Foxx. Holy crap.

[@phodacbitch]

***** get away from me thong song

[@MIMI232]

That Stevie part had me cracking up & in tears! Lmao

[@stevenjones4059]

Man I was rolling on the floor from that 1

[@davidtechi7564]

2019 no mike Tyson movie yet.. would love to see it though

[@antonioduverge3558]

This guy made me laugh loud and two seconds later almost made me cry, what a way to tell stories.

[@BoodaSDavis]

Get away from me thong song!!

[@shawnpreston1639]

That had me rollin' lmao

[@mysteryof7]

Lol! That line was epic

[@dalailion3912]

😂😂😂 He's very funny

[@allblacks4lyfeback2black19]

lol

[@iTzYoMasterXX]

+Booda Davis Wouldn't it be "Get away from me thong thong?"...right?

[@jblove53]

I laugh harder at jamie foxx interviews than any of kevin hart's standups. Sad but true...

[@dkeys86]

Dorian Terry truthful !!

[@Rm00709]

I believe There is a clip on KZbin where Kevin hart and Jamie foxx go back n forth on dissing each other. Jamie destroys Kevin

[@Rm00709]

***** yesss exactly! im gonna watch this again. its been a while lol

[@leogibbs4263]

Jamie is a true comedian

[@Top10Tibbz]

Kevin got him with that hairline joke though LOL

[@summersdiary7]

Jamie Foxx is a captivating storyteller! I can watch him all day 😁

[@malwar21]

3:53, heart wrenching. My heart weeps for Mike Tyson.

[@JhanghirK]

That last 40 seconds touched me to the point of tears

[@btac3072]

Two things on this.. 1. Jamie is great story teller..2. Ellen is a fantastic interviewer, she never interrupted, interjected..etc during those 4 or so minutes

[@missayawk]

I almost forgot Ellen was there....That's how you let someone speak their thoughts.Kudos to Ellen....one of the coolest ppl on earth!

[@LisaBrown-kb4nx]

Wendy and oprah should practice not interrupting

[@emmanuelbuthelezi5877]

Jamie Is the greatest comedian ever... by him talking he can really paint a picture in your head and actually make you feel like you were there when this happened.... great job Jamie

[@JustinZamora]

To this day, I'm still waiting. Please make it happen.

[@needmoneynow2]

OMG! he's got the voice down! at the 4:11 mark wow!

[@christopherpaul9131]

I know right?!? I couldn't believe it

[@raheem24100]

needmoneynow2 I was blown away at how he did that. You can close your eyes and it sounds exactly like mike

[@417Graphix]

needmoneynow2 he's always done a good Tyson impersonation, him and Aries Spears do it the best

[@devincorbett833]

needmoneynow2 that's saying something about him being mike tyson in the movie

[@bigredupsideyohead8485]

needmoneynow2 i know i had my eyes away from the screen and had to look at it when i heard jamie talking like tyson to make sure it wasnt him!!!

[@rvmvadati]

1:28 I was living in Vegas when I ran out of money! That face when he looks over at people LMAO! He is the most talented person I have ever seen in my life. This guy deserves every penny and fame he gets!!!

[@Blodia1990]

Chris Bradley I almost chocked on my spit reading your comment

[@Bigbaby071]

Nick John - Good come back Nick. Yes man!

[@KidLondon]

Did you peep that too? “They pray n pray for my downfall...”

[@JohnJones-pv9pw]

His setup and delivery is second to none. I feel like that’s what makes comics like him and Dave Chappell so good.

[@7rlalko]

Ya i dont get that.

[@F371C1A_R]

Only Jamie can make Ellen laugh that way!! I love it!

[@koolio_l833]

It’s 2019 and I’m still waiting for this film 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@kamileishon]

Jamie Foxx has the gift of making every story legendary.

[@AnimeTube7Junior]

wtf his storytelling is on point lmao mah manz

[@tigertigersen1399]

It's kinda unreal a person can be gifted with so many talents. What I like abt him is he never try hard it all come out naturally.

[@essj3334]

My imaginary cast for this movie Jamie Foxx- Mike Tyson Robert Deniro - Cus D'amato Robin Givens - Zoe Saldana Richard Gant - Don King

[@jetnut89]

It's amazing how quickly and effectively he went from being funny and telling jokes about Tyson to humanizing the man and really making us understand who he is inside.

[@bossman408]

Just listened to Jamie on the Tim Ferris Podcast the guy is such a talent.He can arrest your attention and hold it captive simply by talking about toothpaste.

[@rookyofficial]

+Digital Grove The BEST/most inspirational podcast interview EVER!

[@JuveX0]

+Digital Grove It's that Texas allure!

[@ahmadahmed214]

😂😂😂

[@joefaiva4324]

In his head after mocking stevie: im going to hell for that 😂🔫

[@BASTYK14710]

He always has the best stories 😁😁😁

[@walwin]

This is why Jamie Fox continues to be awesome

[@johnfernandez6623]

This guy is a comedic genius!! Great actor as well.

[@kairoberts663]

It’s been 4 years and we’re still waiting for this movie. It has to happen

[@warhamster07]

Yeah where is it?

[@ljvjr2011]

5 years later filming for this movie finally begins!

[@allthingscreative1631]

lol at how he looked at the audience after they laughed cause he ran out of money

[@marclee82]

+Gerlycia Hays YEAH! if that wasn't a WTF you laughing at? moment i don't know what was.

[@drippinsauceskrr9429]

I love you zaniA i want kids from you

[@boxingmonthly]

I think it was a joke

[@williammanderville8382]

ms lyci you see that. That’s funny

[@lifranchize7325]

Your gorgeous queen

[@joecoe4416]

The best story teller around. I recommend everyone to watch his interviews on radio shows where it's more chilled out like Hot 97 and Sway.

[@mansurmajid2403]

One of the best story tellers in all of acting, you know your good when the host doesn't interrupt at all because she's enjoying the story every bit as much as the audience

[@sr.supreme5808]

7 years later and they just now preparing to film the movie.

[@SpoofRecaps]

What's not only amazing is his vocal impression, but the exact impression of Tyson's mannerisms where he speaks with his index finger pointed out. Look at any Tyson interview and you'll see what i'm talking about. It's insane how Foxx captures the small details like that. Incredible talent

[@atlien991]

Jamie Foxx is the best Hollywood talent there is

[@4tk37]

Jamie Foxx in 2042: Yeah I'm playing Mike Tyson

[@Lilmuraf31]

6 years later and still waiting at least they said it’s in production 🔥🔥🔥

[@Domm2495]

His impression is spot on

[@valeriabk2383]

"Watcha gonna do Jamie? Huh?" Hahahaha Jamie imitating those girls during this story 😂😂

[@MohammadA101]

Man I been listening to Jamie foxx stories from 3 hours now and I’m still not bored form them

[@tcherkess9695]

2020 and still waiting for that movie

[@shawden007]

This interview alone was oscar worthy i can only imagine once he's in full character damnnn he's gonna kill it.

[@matthijshogendoorn1676]

This is the first time I saw Ellen silent. When Jamie tells a story, everybody just gets drawn into it

[@akm1967]

Four years later and we are STILL waiting for this movie.

[@osifmaga4574]

7 years later Hulu stole the idea .

[@1986Unlimited]

He's so unbelievably talented in so many different ways. Truly a legend in his own right. His "Brady Bunch" Cover was one of his many performances that inspired me to pursue music and develop my skills in jazz and RnB piano

[@Craig91214]

+CalumG. I think he's just proof that black people have to be three times as good and work three times as hard just to get half of what white american's have. if he was any other white actor, he'll be one of the most popular and career filled with accolades.

[@jerramaurice7836]

I like he changed it to the prince song adore

[@drews0n]

I guess Asian people have to work 10x harder then.

[@Kurostyle21]

CalumG. I wish you the very best for your R 'n B development. Did you also sing your own Version of Brady Bunch yet? :D

[@rokfish7242]

Man Jamie is fucking out of this world as a impersonator actor (forgot the word for it, something like character actor but not quite I think?). Ray Charles, along with Otis Redding, is my favourite voice of all time and he completely did him justice. Close your eyes @3.50 and you might fine well think you're listening to Mike.

[@jeremybranson6157]

Rok Fish Method Actor.

[@mooddog07]

Rok Fish no need for the f word sir!!!!

[@phodacbitch]

Rok Fish yeah even his stevie wonder was on point

[@samijamesmusic]

Andrew L love ur comment and love ur definitely maybe logo haha x

[@rokfish7242]

Sami James Haha yes mate! I think Oasis had a short prime (still a lot of good stuff in the later years but more hit and miss). Their first two albums though? Simply out of this world.

[@kcnamliakpou8771]

Still listening to Jamie story telling...2019

[@SAGEXX309]

That final impression gave me CHILLS, the movie is gonna be amazing.

[@drewdrewski6278]

The single most talented, cool, charming, funny, charismatic, awesome dude on the planet!

[@ajaybal8070]

He can really go from serious to funny in half a second. He needs his own show!

[@GHOST-xb1ye]

Hearing how much Jamie was around Tyson and witnessed alot there is no better actor to play him, hes lived it. So sad this movie isn't out yet

[@h3artands0uLL]

Gonna be a biopic series now. Scorcese as executive producer and Antoine Fuqua (Training Day and Equalizer) directing. Gonna be so freakin good. 🔥

[@darkbornelines4587]

that Stewie Wonder bit had me rolling, damn man.

[@Ms.NIkaDM]

This is what I want to see Jamie do!!!! Not the anthem, sike let me stop, but seriously he is a great impersonator and he is a funny guy. The story he shared was golden. Can't wait to see the movie!

[@Sassonic]

Jamie Foxx talked about the Tyson movie like it was a "done deal." I don't see any news about it being made in the four years after this interview...

[@lewis1731]

@Black Forces Elaborate please. I would love to watch it.

[@newlinnerevents9864]

It's actually in shooting now! They just made a mistake announcing it way too early!

[@dattrax7]

Incredible story teller. An artist that can do everything. He's amazing.

[@brandonking8201]

Jamie Foxx is a pro at story telling, and he really knows how to promote a movie.

[@JRob594]

Jamie is a great actor and I know this movie is gonna be great as well

[@thanethagreat]

I agree

[@dkeys86]

its been over a year now still no word of that movie

[@missadug]

Jamie is an outstanding character actor! I really believed he was Ray Charles in Ray! He's just overall a super talented guy. I smiled the whole time he told this story.

[@djmigsentertainmentllc7701]

Such an amazing talent, that impression was right on point

[@dpajc056]

That impersonation deserves an Oscar !

[@Dalisu87]

This movie has got Oscar written all over it

[@lexdimond1]

3:51 wow, he transformed into Mike in like a second! I"m sold right there!

[@glasshalffull4061]

Thank you for not interrupting Jamie. He is a Master Storyteller, Musician, Comedian and Actor and Entertainer. Just give him the floor and the interview will be perfect.

[@kingjasonjernard4720]

Tension so THICK.. Even a BLIND man could SEE it... Geniusly Hilarious.. & The Fact it was Stevie Wonder & He Played Ray Charles {another blind great} ... It's just layers of hilarity 😂😂😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@xX191AwesomenessXx]

"ay yo mike tyson's in here" *it was at this moment that jamie foxx lost his balls"

[@DiscoverIslam579]

I see Mike Tyson today as a different person as to what he was before. Mike tries his hardest to stay composed in situations when people try to break into his past. He has always been a strong and extraordinary fighter with a very charismatic profile. Mike has been guided by Allah (s.w.t) and it is trying to mend his ways and walk away from the past. I'm happy for Mike in that he's genuinely appreciative and grateful for what he's been given and he's definitely a man I respect.

[@featooz]

it’s 2019 and i’m still waiting for the movie

[@ImScaryUwU]

Justo hoy comienza el 2021 y seguimos esperando esa película.

[@viktoriyasergieva6761]

this is the best interview

[@thesprintmaster]

2:11 "get away from me thong song" lmao too funny

[@Quest888]

2021 and still waiting ..

[@yy-ut3dh]

love this video. Been watching it several times