It seems that the sequel to The Hangover features a gag about Ed Helms’ character getting a tattoo like Mike Tyson’s. One thing the Warner Bros. legal team probably didn’t anticipate: A copyright lawsuit from the “visual artist” who drew the original tattoo.
S. Victor Whitmill is a tattoo artist in Missouri, and he’s the man behind the distinctive pattern occupying the left side of Tyson’s face. Whitmill claims to own the design, and is suing Warner Bros. to prevent them from using the design in the film—which comes out next month—and unspecified monetary damages.
