By Ryan Maquiñana

HBO has placed an order for a pilot loosely based on the early career of former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The all-star team that will reportedly collaborate on Da Brick includes Tyson, director Spike Lee, and Entourage creator Doug Ellin.

No release date has been offered as of yet for the drama project, which will be set in Newark, N.J., also known as “Brick City” to the locals.

Ryan Maquiñana is the boxing correspondent at Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.  He’s a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring’s Ratings Advisory Panel.  E-mail him at rmaquinana@gmail.com, check out his blog at www.maqdown.com or follow him on Twitter: @RMaq28.