--- title: "Mike Tyson Received an Invitation to Star in the Turkish TV Series 'Tuzlu Kahve'" description: "Turkish journalist Birsen Altuntaş reported that 'Tuzlu Kahve' producer Polat Yağcı invited Mike Tyson to play the role of the main character's friend. There is no official confirmation of the boxer's participation yet." date: 2026-10-28T11:05:06.798Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/mike-tyson-invitation-turkish-series-tuzlu-kahve tags: [mike-tyson, turkish-series, tuzlu-kahve, boxer-acting, entertainment] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Mike Tyson Received an Invitation to Star in the Turkish TV Series 'Tuzlu Kahve' ![Close-up portrait of legendary American boxer Mike Tyson smiling against a dark background](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/mayk-tayson-priglashenie-turetskij-serial-tuzlu-kahve/mayk-tayson-priglashenie-turetskij-serial-tuzlu-kahve-1.webp) ## Key Points - Turkish journalist Birsen Altuntaş reported on Mike Tyson's invitation to the series 'Tuzlu Kahve' - Tyson is offered the role of the friend of character Mehmet (Buğra Gülsoy), who arrives from America - Producer Polat Yağcı has already sent the boxer an invitation to Turkey - Tyson's participation in the series is not officially confirmed at this time World boxing legend, 59-year-old American Mike Tyson, a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and former undisputed heavyweight world champion, may soon appear on Turkish television screens. According to Turkish journalist Birsen Altuntaş, the famous boxer is considering participating as a guest star in the popular TV series 'Tuzlu Kahve' ('Salty Coffee'). It is reported that project producer Polat Yağcı has already sent an invitation to Tyson and invited him to Turkey to discuss the details of his participation. ### What Role Tyson Might Play According to available data, Tyson is being offered the role of a friend of the main character Mehmet, played in the series by famous Turkish actor Buğra Gülsoy. According to the plot, this character comes from America, which logically echoes Tyson's own American origin. Thus, the boxer will probably not play himself, but will embody a fictional character, although the final version of the image has not yet been revealed. ### No Official Confirmation Yet It is important to emphasize that at the time of publication, Mike Tyson's participation in the series 'Tuzlu Kahve' has not been officially confirmed either by the production center or by the boxer himself. In the entertainment industry, shooting invitations often remain at the negotiation stage, and not every one of them results in signing a contract. Final information on whether the shooting will take place and to what extent Tyson will be involved is expected to appear in the coming weeks. ### Tyson and the Big Screen: Previous Experience For the boxer's fans, an appearance in film or television will not come as a surprise. Throughout his career and after it, Mike Tyson has repeatedly appeared in film and television projects, starred in comedies, participated in reality shows, and even acted as a producer of his own media projects. His charisma and recognizability make him an attractive guest for any major TV series, and the Turkish TV series market, known for large-scale international collaborations, is quite capable of offering him a prominent role. ### Context: Tyson in 2026 In the current year, 59-year-old Tyson remains an active media figure. In addition to his possible participation in the series, he continues to appear at major sports and cultural events — in particular, he recently attended the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arriving at the match wearing an Argentina national team jersey. The boxer's active public activity, combined with his status as one of the most recognizable personalities in sports history, makes his appearance in a Turkish series a potential event for fans of both boxing and television. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Легенда бокса Майк Тайсон получил приглашение сняться в турецком сериале – Zamin.uz, 27.10.2026](https://zamin.uz/ru/kultura/225636-legenda-boksa-mayk-tayson-poluchil-priglashenie-snyatsya-v-turetskom-seriale.html) - Primary source: report by journalist Birsen Altuntaş. Producer Polat Yağcı's invitation is confirmed in the text, but Tyson's participation is explicitly designated as not officially confirmed. The sole source of information. - [Легенда бокса Майк Тайсон посетил финал ЧМ-2026 в майке сборной Аргентины](https://www.championat.com/boxing/news-6551740-legenda-boksa-majk-tajson-posetil-na-finale-chm-2026-v-majke-sbornoj-argentiny.html) - Confirms Tyson's current age (59 years), his status as a Hall of Fame member and former undisputed world champion. Used for the context paragraph regarding the boxer's current public activity. ## FAQ ### Has Mike Tyson confirmed his participation in the series 'Tuzlu Kahve'? No, at present Tyson's participation is not confirmed either by the boxer himself or by the production center. The information is based on a report by Turkish journalist Birsen Altuntaş that producer Polat Yağcı sent an invitation. ### What role might Tyson play in the series? According to available data, he is offered the role of a friend of the main character Mehmet (played by Buğra Gülsoy), who comes from America. The final version of the image is not disclosed. ### Has Mike Tyson acted in films or television before? Yes, throughout his career and after it, Tyson has repeatedly appeared in film and television projects, starred in comedies, and participated in reality shows, making his appearance in the series a logical continuation of his media activity.