Trevante Rhodes on Playing Mike Tyson, Moonlight Oscar Mix-up & Being a Petroleum Landman

Trevante talks to guest host Lamorne Morris about playing Mike Tyson in the new Hulu limited series “Mike,” training and eating a lot of ice cream, doing stunt work and embodying Mike, interning at a petroleum company when he was 16, and his reaction at the Oscars during the Best Picture mix-up between Moonlight & La La Land.
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[@Will008]

Trevante Rhodes should be in “CREED 4”, if it’s in the works. Him and Michael B. Jordan on the same screen would be amazing.

[@kendallburden774]

They did appear together on Family Fued by Jay z

[@yeejay6396]

​@@kendallburden774oooh

[@armanimcclurkin]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@SmithT365]

I aggrreeeee

[@yourrewardisasbigasyoursac3565]

As the main character

[@these.twenty.somethings]

He is so fine it makes zero sense. WOW.

[@ohshttson]

the actual most beautiful man on the face of the earth, i swear

[@yzma6142]

SERIOUSLY NO SENSE

[@BigAngiefromATL]

Girl………

[@MrRyuken22]

Yall don't know boxing, just being 304s

[@lovely66618]

​@@MrRyuken22thats not being a hoe but ok

[@NieceyPieceyMakeup]

The way he mocked his entrance🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Trevante is fine though😂😍

[@Tonycillian5]

He needs to play Jon Stewart in a Green Lantern film. Man looks straight out of a comic book. Amazing actor

[@VictoriousByDivineRight]

I think idris Elba would make a better lantern.

[@lee9315]

He should play Icon

[@Tonycillian5]

@@VictoriousByDivineRight too old now sadly. He should have been James Bond that’s his real role

[@michaelbonhomme3219]

@@VictoriousByDivineRight American Born African Americans only

[@michaelbonhomme3219]

@@lee9315 Want a Taller Actor

[@ericgreen179]

Trevonte really doesn’t get the recognition he deserves as an actor, his role is The US vs Billy Holiday was great, Also in Birdbox, he’s really a good actor

[@jbreezy999]

I'm sure he can play 50 Cent so well.. should make one.

[@randombrokeperson]

They’d have to use prosthetics to make him ugly. He’s to facially attractive to play that menace.

[@CcBeautiful94]

Hell yeah❗️💯

[@Beautifullyaberrant]

I agree

[@sebbvell3426]

He's so underrated and deserves more leading roles.

[@youngsk99]

check my

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Nah. If he accepts a Tyson role without Mike’s consent. No respect for em

[@sebbvell3426]

@@amonrodriguez3518 an actor's gotta eat man!!!

[@oliviapickett81]

I 100% agree

[@michaelmaynor6500]

He really killed this role. Would have been way better if Mike was involved.

[@kaliciajoseph5964]

I know right!!!

[@noicemate9111]

I hope y’all don’t consider yourselves Tyson fans if you watched that bs. He wasn’t involved because it wasn’t accurate 🤦‍♂️

[@mbealhighjump]

@@noicemate9111 “Would have been way better if Mike was involved”

[@noicemate9111]

@@mbealhighjump it wouldn’t have existed if mike was involved moron it would be a completely different thing. Again, I hope y’all don’t consider yourselves fans cuz that man is getting straight up slaved rn by Hulu. Now even if he makes a movie it won’t have the buzz that it would if this bs never existed

[@TIMTIM-qt9sf]

Fax. Lol if mike even saw him he probably knock him out😂

[@nurse4382]

Trevonte Rhodes is so talented! And still remains so humble! I think he always will be. Hope to see him continue to be praised for his art!

[@MISAO_SAO]

Trevante did a phenomenal job; the finest man to grace this planet!!

[@4lifemusiclova]

‘Fine’ ain’t even enough of an objective lol

[@keishal.williams2932]

Yaaaaaaaassssss ain't he fine y'all 💯

[@harrisongonzalez-garcia4060]

THE FINEST!!!

[@corsicanlulu]

between him and kofi siriboe.....goddamn

[@SJ-mu5xg]

So, it's Morris Chestnut then Trevante Rhodes.

[@ttballa32]

This man is a FINE MAN

[@Sasha-jj5gb]

Soooooooooo fine.

[@eclaresmile]

Had me shambles watching the series

[@royperez8965]

Black don’t crack

[@shazz286]

Moisturized and fine

[@shadygroves8252]

Dude is an unreal actor, awesome to see how chill he is

[@sxrebondz]

He’s SO breath taking😍😍😍😍

[@tatid6743]

He knows he’s fine

[@iamladyblack1188]

This man is ridiculously gorgeous!!! And he’s great in everything he’s done!!!

[@CcBeautiful94]

Lawd God took his timeee when he made Trevonte. The name fits too I hear me repeating it now 👏🏽🤤

[@gilbertolopez8117]

This guy would’ve been great as black panther

[@msenid19]

I think when they eventually reboot he is a great contender! John David Washington too

[@michaelbonhomme3219]

No... Hire an Black Actor with Closer African Lineage

[@lilpac11]

@@michaelbonhomme3219 Mike Perry

[@milesmorales2869]

@@michaelbonhomme3219 he's African American emphasis on African

[@goldengirl7625]

I know, I wish black panther had a brother to take his place . He would def be it.

[@OnlyMsNicky]

Just finished the show. Loved it. Sorry people disagree. Trevante did an amazing job playing Mike Tyson.

[@joedavid4545]

Dosent matter. Mike Tyson wasn’t involved …. In his LIFE STORY. They are scum!!!

[@cleancountershot3941]

It’s a shame this series is getting no love bc how they went about it bc dude seemed to put in the work.

[@bryanwilkens]

I think Michael Jai White did a phenomenal job portraying Iron Mike in the 90's. If you haven't seen it, I can't recommend it enough.

[@rasbmenelik2]

What's wild is he never met Mike and not enough ppl talk about that performance and film. I wonder what happened to Jamie's.

[@hamburgertrain6]

Joel Bauman would do it better.

[@pierrecalderone]

Very long time ago. That would be the platinum standard if Mike passed away at 25 or 26 years old.

[@mikediamonddimes1704]

I remember that movie Michael Jai white is so underrated

[@nicholasselvaggi54]

Mike didn't like that version either.

[@lilqueenhustler]

It just proves that he is a phenomenal actor . I can’t wait to see what he does next.

[@maryjane2965]

Trevante is so fine!!!!😍

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@thankmelautner]

WHEEEEEW HE SO FINE 🥴🥴🥴

[@Nearlynamaste]

Girl, girl, girl, girllllll!!! Amen and thank you Jesus!

[@youngsk99]

@@Nearlynamaste lol

[@thankmelautner]

@@Nearlynamaste OKAY!! Even his ENTRANCE 🥴

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@Nearlynamaste]

@@alyssapowell150 no mf.

[@denanewton1518]

This man Trevante... wow just wow. Lol great actor too.

[@kelseyrussell6896]

LMAO IM HAPPY SOMEONE ELSE WAS SPEECHLESS

[@tungaabayarmaa]

Trevonte was cool in Moonlight, Birdbox, and Predator 🤙

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@ricknash730]

The Predator was good!

[@ChristianJoyD]

And that one scene in Westworld

[@a100percentReal]

@@ricknash730 😆😆😆 "Good and terrible!"

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Four episodes in and Trevante is killing it. I'm still way more excited for Jamie Foxx's role as Tyson, but he's got competition

[@brandon_jo_el]

Just like everyone was waiting on the Richard Pryor biopic. I don't think that movie is happening.

[@leeverse9741]

I don't think Jamie can top this guy

[@smh6234]

This seems like a bot

[@TimothyMichaelMiller]

@@leeverse9741 you don’t think Jamie Foxx..can do better?

[@leeverse9741]

@@TimothyMichaelMiller Nope! Dude got all the mannerisms down and he sounds just like him. It ain't a knock to Jamie,Rhodes is just killin the role.

[@tarastransformation2655]

He is mesmerizing fine. Ive binge watched his movies since seeing him in TP Mea Culpa .Lawd have mercy

[@kai_no_cobra]

glad to know im not the only one obsessed! he's freaking ridiculous!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mrpete89]

How can you do a mike tyson movie without mike tyson being a part of it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@youngsk99]

check my

[@shereewhite4828]

💯 Facts! Making a movie without the legend!!!!

[@tjeym8897]

No one wants to play themselves in a role also mike is not a good actor

[@mrpete89]

@@tjeym8897 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tjeym8897]

@@mrpete89 what's your favorite role Mike has played in a movie how good was the movie? Dudes an amazing athlete talker and educater not a good actor js and majority of critics would agree

[@willbourque2810]

This dude is tough it’s unfair he won’t keep playing this role. Definitely has talent🔥

[@sakatherinejohnson]

I adore him he is very underrated he placed in other moves I have found him very very eye catching

[@j-day6166]

Lamorne Morris is a natural... Why doesnt he have his own show?

[@Godzilladad]

He did..it was called WOKE cancelled after 2 seasons

[@leeverse9741]

Nah dude is not funny

[@House.Of.Pain.]

I’ll say he’s alright not the best and not the worst. He’s just doing too much self deprecating on himself. He’s doing it by putting himself down or comparing himself to Trevante.

[@TheBurnonme]

And Lamone was hilarious making fun of him walking out to the stage. He is hilarious

[@CREEDO.]

*bro is so talented trevante rhodes really need his own movies and show fr*

[@TheStringBreaker]

*Lamorne fits into the host’s chair so naturally. Like he’s been doing it for years!*

[@CREEDO.]

*he's an actual legend, i wish i was him*

[@roc7880]

Moonlight was so fresh and different from the usual movies reflecting black kids. I admired the courage and sincerity above all.

[@jarmangill5911]

Sad that there is a dispute between Mike tyson and Producers of series . This man just killed the role Man . Saw first episode and I am hooked to this series man . The shots , story line , cinematography, locations etc everything looks very engaging. Not been hooked up to series like this in a while . The whole crew made this with heart can tell that 🔥 🔥 🥊 🥊

[@headtopprotector7521]

@Mindset Fitness most biopics take creative liberties. A lot of them are still good.

[@jarmangill5911]

@Mindset Fitness Disclaimer in beginning reads the creative liberty is used and it’s quite accurate .

[@thenegotiator8414]

@@headtopprotector7521 it’s a lie. The whole thing is a stolen lie for money

[@wDoucheCanoe]

@@headtopprotector7521 creative liberties aren’t the same as complete fabrication

[@joedavid4545]

Don’t watch it !!?!!! Support the real Mike

[@Bri-bl7jc]

My hubby told me to watch the show. I hate the controversy surrounding it with Mike being rightfully upset. But I watched it and he did an absolute phenomenal job! I mean you can tell this man really put in the work to embody Mike. The make up, mikes body and mannerisms, the voice. He did an excellent job and he isn’t going to get the flowers he deserves due to the drama surrounding it. I want to see him in more stuff. Him and Jonathan Majors need to be in something soon.

[@Lifewithskyla2]

He did sooo awesome in the series

[@arkangelarkangel1302]

I have a soft spot in my heart for Iron Mike... no judgment just a kid who survived hell... and I appreciate him. Good show have been enjoying it alot.

[@jaymoralucifer]

Mike doesn't approve of this show so you don't appreciate Mike.

[@whooman4909]

Just watched the first episode,it looks good so far

[@dominicportelli7468]

Love him! He was great in Moonlight. Search it out.

[@wildwildItaly]

Amazing, talented actor❤️

[@Foreign_Royal]

This is super unfortunate that Mike didn’t play a role in this project even though this was an incredible portrayal of Mike. All Mike has to do is promote that TUPAC will have a lengthy cameo in his film 🎞 and it’s a wrap! 💵

[@gemini022]

I was in Boycott mode when my Husband told me the details about Mike not supporting, but due to the love of the legend Mike itself, and the love for a great black actors talent such as Trevante I had to watch. Trevante killed it congratulations man.

[@chrissypretty6009]

He fine fine like really fine!! Extra fine 😭😭

[@lorir5728]

He was so good at playing Tyson. Very talented.

[@purplestar885]

When I see Trevante I click.

[@john83me14]

How could you film this and NOT be uncomfortable with the fact that Mike is all over media and not once did you all consult him, talk to him, ask him for input? Bro...Mike is not dead he's alive. 😧

[@vitoscaleta439]

Ik right

[@taylorchanna]

He's so talented!!!

[@delrey874]

I just watched Moonlight and his performance was fantastic 🔥

[@debbiecrankin]

Mike Tyson impression is sending me

[@cabbagemerchant2817]

lamorne morris actually did really good in hosting this

[@cadeevans4623]

Very underrated guy love him

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@TimeIdle]

I thought Trevante was phenomenal in Moonlight and was robbed of a nomination.

[@TheBurnonme]

Well he might be getting an Emmy Golden Globe and an MTV movie and TV award nomination next year. It's his time

[@TheBurnonme]

He's been acting for a while now. He first got his start on Tyler Perry's if Loving You is wrong.

[@AntJonez218]

Certain parts of my body disappear 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 took me a lil while to understand that.

[@NewMessage]

He's right.. he's good at this.

[@youngsk99]

check my

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@mr.monkeypaws4019]

Yo Lamorne is killing it

[@TheBurnonme]

He had me cracking up laughing on the show

[@Llcooldaee]

That man is fine asf

[@goosedavid]

I could easily imagine him as James Gunn's Mr. Terrific.. an amazingly talented and physically fit guy, and he's young!

[@marlonkirkfernandes8098]

Great shout!

[@heatherlane3573]

Damn he fine 🔥 And he crushed the movie too 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@pierrecalderone]

Can't wait to see it bc it seems this man put in a lot of work portraying The Iron Man.

[@gbassaisaac7553]

It's golden check it out

[@jaymoralucifer]

Mike doesn't approve

[@vonnvonnn]

Yes he kilt that role my god !!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Champiz]

Is he single?? Asking for me 🤣

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@sai2420]

Talented and Handsome 🥰🥰😍

[@DamnnnSon1]

I gotta admit this dude did Mike major justice with his portrayal of him. The voice, the hand gestures, the fighting 🙌 if only the main character RZA of the Wu Tang Saga series had been better casted cuz I love that series but it's crazy hard to find the RZA actor believable

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

I’m sorry Mike I stopped on episode 4 when I saw you didn’t sign off on it but this man so fineeeeee lol

[@777LisaB]

Anyone know how to go about booking this Trevante Rhodes?

[@sunnydennison3302]

Ummmmm I'm gonna need to see this man in a superhero role. Green Lantern, Bishop, what's that X-men character with the slugs? He could make that character sooooo cool. This man is mesmerizing..... I'm in loveee

[@iamnaarai]

Lamorne is a natural!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tammyfitzgerald6429]

I liked his performance in the mike movie♥️ must see

[@metrowater2819]

No it's not

[@DenisTravels]

Excellent 👍

[@robertg305]

Great actor

[@TiagoRVMarques]

yes give morris his show

[@sweetval70]

I loved his role in Moonlight and he delivered in Mike. I hope he really breaks out as a top actor, deserves it.

[@TheLovely990]

I loved his character in Moonlight.

[@smokeandmirrorspodcast]

Get this man a franchise or prominent entertainment role worthy of his talent

[@chocolatemami3956]

This Man is fineeeeeee🥵🥵🥵😭😭😫😩😩🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

[@mssdotfaith]

Like for real

[@Fe310able]

THISSSS MANNN …. 😍😍😍😍

[@randomfella8084]

I gotta find a boot leg link for it. Can't pay for that.

[@HiramOliverslife]

Nah bruh, I'll never watch that without Tyson being involved!

[@eldorawilson9135]

Trevante soooooo fine 🤤😍

[@QHMCQ]

See "Bruiser" when it hits Hulu in February!

[@charlita25]

“Inside of all the petroleum “ 😩

[@deucy1981]

Dude needs to be the new black panther, no disrespect to chad, but he can do the role Justice

[@stephanylaroc7749]

Trevonte Rhodes is killing this role so proud of him!

[@yzma6142]

He is literally SO fine I can’t take it

[@hamburgertrain6]

Joel Bauman ought to be a guest on the show.

[@elishatanya_]

Bro got extremely jacked for the role too. Bigger than Mike was in his prime

[@Ladydocfit78]

That's a beautiful man

[@AadamSaleem0]

Guys this movie was done without Mike' Tyson's consent and he doesn't get paid for it so don't watch it out of respect for Mike the Iron King

[@youngsk99]

check my

[@son4tine]

That’s the principle of a biography, subjects don’t get paid for it and nor have they say in the information that’s discovered or in how that information is slanted in the media.

[@LiveByChrist0]

It's his own series that was worth making mike should be proud he's a living icon bruce lee status fr fr 💙

[@HarlemLeak]

💯💯💯

[@alyssapowell150]

Ash me how to earn $50,000k grand every 3days

[@kai_no_cobra]

i didnt hear a word he said! 😍😍😍

[@geninebailey9711]

He smashed the Mike Tyson role 😊

[@jesushateswood]

Lamorne spent too much time talking about Trevante's physique. I wish they had delved more into Mike behind the scenes. With that said, I'm happy for Trevante. (I would love to see him as a superhero.)

[@artistrevolution1016]

Mike didn't even know they was making this movie about.

[@bee14ish]

If that Coates Superman movie is still in the works, he could definitely play the character.

[@TheBurnonme]

Sounds like you don't work out yourself. He has to get in shape to act like Mike Tyson that was the question that he was asking him. It took a lot out of him to play this character. If only somebody was to give you a role you understand until then you just wouldn't know your left on your right

[@Preus-by8ru]

I wish I could grow a beard like his.

[@isasooner5]

I can, lol. I just shaved my off though

[@VictoriousByDivineRight]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@iresvibe7976]

If he got a girl, I hope she can fight🫶🏾🥰

[@kysingleton6333]

😂😂😂😂

[@okand9864]

But is she bullet proof? ☝🏾

[@LastSon]

Out of respect for the man that lit a flame in me to pursue a career in fighting. I have yet to watch it. I am in full boycott of it. I feel that he has done a great job and I have seen his work before. Out of respect for Mike however, I cannot bring myself to watch it. I hope the producers and show runners make it right with Mike in the future, I like seeing anything based on Mike, but if not.. I'm fine with that as well.

[@luisperez-soriano2399]

Me too I mean this guy is great but Mike is a God and I'll always support him.

[@luisperez-soriano2399]

@@rebeccarambo2893 hell no

[@jamilbarbee6169]

@@luisperez-soriano2399 why not

[@Queenwbee27]

I love Mike but I watched it and I’m glad 🤷🏽‍♀️ the acting was great

[@LastSon]

@@Queenwbee27 I feel it and I believe it, but knowing Mike has a project of his own in the works. I will look towards that vs the mini series.

[@TheBurnonme]

He needs an Emmy nomination so does the series

[@Trap-Sensei]

He kept looking back for mike to come out. He scared he mad about the Hulu series

[@Skrappy]

Good gawd almighty!! 😍😍😍😍