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Pierce Brosnan, 72, Says Creative Work Keeps Him Alive as He Promotes Boxing Biopic Giant

His remarks accompany promotion of Giant, a film about Prince Naseem Hamed with Brosnan portraying trainer Brendan Ingle.

Overview

  • Brosnan says he feels time “moving on” at 72 yet remains driven by acting, calling the creative life essential to him.
  • In Giant, he plays renowned coach Brendan Ingle, with Amir El‑Masry starring as Prince Naseem Hamed.
  • The film charts Hamed’s rise from Sheffield beginnings to world featherweight champion under Ingle’s guidance.
  • He credits his confidence to family support, notably his wife Keely Shaye Brosnan, as well as his Catholic faith.
  • Reflecting on his image and past choices, he says he sometimes picked roles he regrets and adds that retirement would leave him at a loss.