Giant is an upcoming biographical sports drama film of boxer Prince Naseem Hamed. It is written and directed by Rowan Athale and stars Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan.
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| Directed by | Rowan Athale |
| Screenplay by | Rowan Athale |
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| Cinematography | Larry Smith |
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| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Amir El-Masry as Prince Naseem Hamed
- Ali Saleh as Young Prince Naseem Hamed (12)
- Ghaith Saleh as Young Prince Naseem Hamed (7)
- Pierce Brosnan as Brendan Ingle
- Katherine Dow Blyton as Alma Ingle
- Olivia Barrowclough as Vicki Quinn
- Elika Ashoori as Caira Hamed
- Austin Haynes as Trev
- Rocco Haynes as Mikey
- Oliver Joseph Brooke as Wembley Announcer
- Arian Nik as Riath Hamed
- Big Jake as Extra
- Kelvin Ade as Harry Stevens.
- Mehdi mangoli as Sal Hamed
Production
editDevelopment
editThe film is written and directed by Rowan Athale. AGC Studios were in development on the project in 2020.[1] It was moving forward in January 2023, with Paddy Considine and Mena Massoud set to star.[2]
Sylvester Stallone and Braden Aftergood are among the executive producers through Balboa Productions. It is produced by Mark Lane of Tea Shop Productions and Kevin Sampson of White Star Productions. AGC Studios and BondIt Media Capital are financing the film. AGC chairman and CEO Stuart Ford will also produce. [3]
Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan are cast as Prince Naseem and his coach Brendan Ingle.[4]
In April 2024, Katherine Dow Blyton, Austin Haynes, and Arian Nik joined the cast.[5]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in Leeds in April 2024.[6][7] First look images from the set were reported in April 2024, showing Brosnan in character.[8]
References
edit- ^ Kay, Jeremy (October 21, 2020). "Courtney Love, Prince Naseem projects on maiden White Star Productions slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (January 25, 2023). "Paddy Considine, Mena Massoud Headline Boxing Drama 'Giant,' Based on True Story of Naseem Hamed". Variety. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (April 15, 2024). "Pierce Brosnan, Amir El-Masry Join AGC's Biopic of Boxer Prince Naseem Hamed 'Giant,' Sylvester Stallone to Executive Produce". Variety. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Akinwumi, Stella (April 29, 2024). "Pierce Brosnan, Amir El-Masry cast in Prince Naseem boxing biopic Giant". Radio Times. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (April 15, 2024). "Emmerdale icon unrecognisable as she undergoes unreal transformation for new film". Metro. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "Pierce Brosnan to play Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle in 'Prince' Naseem Hamed biopic". RTE. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "Naseem Hamed boxing biopic begins filming in Sheffield". Theknowledgeonline. April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Zammit, Erin (April 25, 2024). "First look at Pierce Brosnan's transformation for new movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 29, 2024.