Irish heartthrob's transformation revealed as he steps into ring as boxing legend – can you guess who it is?
The film Giant, written and directed by Rowan Athale, tells the story of British-Yemeni world boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed.
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The first trailer for Giant has dropped
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The film tells the story of British-Yemeni world boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed
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It follows his close bond with iconic Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle
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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
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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.
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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).
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"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.
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"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."
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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."
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