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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Irish heartthrob's transformation revealed as he steps into ring as boxing legend – can you guess who it is?
THE first trailer has dropped for a gripping new sports biopic starring one of Ireland's most beloved actors. The film Giant, written and directed by Rowan Athale, tells the story of British-Yemeni world boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed. Advertisement 3 The first trailer for Giant has dropped Credit: Sam Taylor/Instagram 3 The film tells the story of British-Yemeni world boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed Credit: giantthemovie / Instagram 3 It follows his close bond with iconic Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle Credit: AP:Associated Press The movie follows his rise to fame and his close bond with iconic Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle. Hamed was one of four world champions coached by Dublin-born Ingle at his famous Wincobank gym in Ingle, often hailed as one of Britian's best boxing trainers, sadly passed away in 2018 at the age of 77. And stepping into the massive role of Ingle is none other than Irish heartthrob Advertisement read more on pierce brosnan The new trailer shows Brosnan as the coach starring alongside and Amir El-Masry, who plays Viewers see Ingle take young Hamed under his wing and train him from childhood to world champion. Brosnan first appears in the trailer cheering Hamed on from ringside after a big win, before scenes flash back to their early days together in the gym. For the new role, the Irish actor has had to transform his usual appearance. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN The silver fox's mop of hair has been ditched for a shorter cut and he now sports a pair of retro round glasses to complete the look. The official synopsis for Giant reads: "[Giant is] based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem 'Naz' Hamed (El-Masry - The Crown, Industry). Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan star in new MobLand trailer "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 (Pierce Brosnan - James Bond, MobLand); and the instrumental role that Ingle played on his road to success. Advertisement "With exhilarating and visceral scenes in the ring, coupled with deeply moving and intimate moments behind the curtain, Giant is an inspiring biopic of one of the greatest showmen the sporting world has even seen - the untold true story of the boy behind The Prince." The end of the trailer reveals that the movie will be "coming to cinemas soon". 'CAN'T WAIT' Fans have raced to social media to share their excitement for the new film. One fan said: "This looks awesome. I'm buying some tickets." Advertisement Raymond wrote: "Prince Hamed was truly one of a kind! Fighting style, showmanship, ring entrances, trash talk. Never duplicated! Can't wait to see this Pierce!" A third commented: "Pierce is unique here. A completely different side, already looking forward to the movie night." Jason said: "This looks incredible." Another added: "JAMES BOND and GUSTAV GRAVES back in again in a movie with Prince Naseem? I'm there." Advertisement
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Watch: Pierce Brosnan transforms into Brendan Ingle for Prince Naseem biopic
The first trailer has been released for the biopic of former world featherweight champion 'Prince' Naseem Hamed, starring Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry. 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. — 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.
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Pierce Brosnan is Brendan Ingle in 'Prince' Naseem Hamed biopic Giant
The first trailer for Giant, the biopic of former world featherweight champion 'Prince' Naseem Hamed, starring Pierce Brosnan as his Dublin-born boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, has been released. Amir El-Masry (A Haunting in Venice, SAS: Rogue Heroes, Industry) stars as Naseem 'Naz' Hamed opposite Brosnan in the film, which is written and directed by Rowan Athale (The Rise, Gangs of London, Strange But True). Giant is executive produced by Rocky star Sylvester Stallone. The synopsis says Giant is "based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British Yemeni boxing champion 'Prince' Naseem 'Naz' Hamed". "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," the synopsis continues. Brendan Ingle, who trained numerous world and European champions, died in Sheffield in May 2018 after a brain haemorrhage. He was 77. Paying tribute after Brendan Ingle's death, Naseem Hamed said: "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."
