SHANGHAI, May 6, 2015 (Xinhua) -- Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson attends a press conference of the film "Ip Man 3" in Shanghai, east China, May 6, 2015. Mike Tyson is expected to play a role in the film. (Xinhua/Ding Ting/IANS)
Los Angeles, May 26 (IANS) Legendary boxer Mike Tyson will star in the upcoming film Kickboxer: Retaliation, a sequel to yet-to-be released martial arts film Kickboxer: Vengeance.
Kickboxer: Retaliation is currently in production in California and Nevada, and will head back to Thailand in June for final principal photography, reports variety.com.
Tyson will portray a tough convict forced into a world of fighting behind bars.
This is a monumental moment for us. We have already signed on 14 champions from the sporting world, mostly decorated fighters from the UFC, being able to add Mike Tyson as a cast member adds a whole new element and excitement to the film, producer Robert Hickman said.
Kickboxer: Vengeance, which has been directed by John Stockwell, stars Alain Moussi, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dave Bautista, Gina Carano, Georges St-Pierre and Darren Shahlavi.
The film is a remake of the original 1989 film Kickboxer.
Kickboxer: Vengeance is slated to release in September.
