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Pierce Brosnan Leads London Premiere of Boxing Biopic Giant Ahead of UK Release

Brosnan undergoes a prosthetic makeover to portray trainer Brendan Ingle.

Overview

  • The film held its London gala at Picturehouse Central with Brosnan and co-star Amir El‑Masry on the red carpet.
  • Prince Naseem Hamed attended the event and greeted the child actors who play his younger self.
  • Brosnan said on The One Show that his transformation involved hours of prosthetics, including a bald cap and a false nose.
  • Giant dramatizes the partnership between Hamed and celebrated coach Brendan Ingle, with El‑Masry starring as Hamed.
  • The movie opens in UK cinemas on January 9, and a U.S. release date has not been announced.