Watch: Pierce Brosnan transforms into Brendan Ingle for Prince Naseem biopic
Pierce portrays Dublin-born boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, while Amir takes on the role of Naseem 'Naz' Hamed himself.
The film is executive produced by Sylvester Stallone and written and directed by Rowan Athale. Pierce Brosnan as Brendan Ingle and Amir El-Masry as Naseem Hamed in Giant. Pic: True Brit Entertainment
The biopic follows the real-life story of Prince Naseem 'Naz' Hamed, a British-Yemeni boxer, and his journey from 'humble beginnings to becoming a world champion'.
It also explores his training under Brendan Ingle who played a crucial role in his success.
The synopsis reads: 'Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world and a global sporting icon in the 1990s, the film explores the unlikely and tender relationship between Naz and his Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle; and the instrumental role that Ingle played on his road to success.' Pierce Brosnan looks transformed in Giant. Pic: True Brit Entertainment
Brendan was one of the Ireland boxing scene's most influential figures during a decorated career in which he trained four world champions, including Naz and Johnny Nelson.
The trainer became renowned for getting young lives on the straight and narrow through discipline and fitness. Naseem Hamad and Brendan Ingle during a Press Conference in Dublin in 1996. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Brendan passed away in 2018 at the age of 77 and the entire boxing world paid tribute to him.
Naz said after his death: 'I can honestly say that if it were not for Brendan Ingle, I would not have achieved all I did in the sport of boxing.'
Pierce Brosnan takes on the role of Brendan with a transformed look that rids him of his usual full head of hair and sports a pair of Brendan's iconic glasses.
Life hits hard. Legends hit harder. Watch the new trailer for GIANT, based on the incredible true story of British sporting icon Prince Naseem Hamed and his trainer Brendan Ingle. Starring Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry, from exec producer Sylvester Stallone. IN CINEMAS SOON. pic.twitter.com/wD1mEg5DuP — Giant The Movie (@GiantTheMovie) July 23, 2025
The trailer also gives a first look – or listen – at the Dublin accent that Pierce adopted for the role.
A release date is yet to be announced for the film but it is expected to arrive at the end of this year.
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