Mike Tyson in talks to create 'play based on his life'

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ANI New York
Last Updated : Jun 11 2013 | 4:00 PM IST

Mike Tyson is reportedly planning to try his hands in theater and wants to create a play based on his life.

The ex- champ told the New York Post that he's in talks to create a play "based on his life" as "his next step in theater."

An insider to the publication that the boxing legend met Spike Lee, the director of his one-man show, 'Undisputed Truth', a day before the Tony Awards.

The source further said that the 46-year-old retired boxer wants to get into plays and even musicals.

The source added that Tyson is exploring bringing 'Undisputed' back to Broadway in the fall and embarking on an international tour.

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First Published: Jun 11 2013 | 3:47 PM IST

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