Actors Pierce Brosnan (Mrs. Doubtthe James Bond franchise) and Amir El-Masry (The night manager, The state) have signed on to star in the sports drama Giant. The story is based on the true story of British-Yemeni boxer Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, and his rise from rags to riches to a world championship under the tutelage of his Irish-born boxing coach Brendan Ingle.
El-Masry will play Naz and Brosnan will play Ingle. The film will be written and directed by Rowan Athale (The increase, London gang, Strange but true). Sylvester Stallone has signed on as executive producer.
Giant is the true story of Hamed’s humble beginnings on the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Ingle, himself a steelworker turned boxing trainer. Their unlikely partnership, along with Naz’s unorthodox style, arrogant personality and sheer dominance in the ring, has propelled them to the top of boxing’s elite and global stardom, all in the face of Gran’s rampant Islamophobia and racism. Brittany of the 80s and 90s.
The film will begin shooting in the UK soon
by Jessica Fisher
Source: Geek Tyrant
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