Hollywood icon Pierce Brosnan and rising star Amir El-Masry attended the UK gala screening of GIANT this week, the highly anticipated boxing biopic inspired by the life of legendary British-Yemeni fighter Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed.
The red-carpet event took place on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at Picturehouse Central, London, bringing together cast, creatives and special guests ahead of the film’s nationwide cinema release.
A Star-Studded Night Celebrating a British Sporting Legend
Joining Brosnan and El-Masry on the night were writer and director Rowan Athale (Gangs of London) and boxing royalty himself, Prince Naseem Hamed, whose remarkable life story is at the heart of the film.
GIANT charts Hamed’s incredible rise from a working-class upbringing in Sheffield to becoming one of the most electrifying boxing champions of the 1990s. Known for his fearless showmanship as much as his athletic brilliance, Hamed became a global sporting icon — and GIANT aims to reveal the man behind “The Prince”.
The Untold Story Behind the Gloves
At the centre of the film is the deeply personal relationship between Naz and his Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, portrayed by Pierce Brosnan. The story explores how Ingle’s belief, discipline and compassion played a pivotal role in shaping Hamed’s career and confidence, offering an emotional counterpoint to the film’s high-octane fight sequences.
Amir El-Masry (The Night Manager, Limbo, The Crown, SAS: Rogue Heroes) takes on the challenging role of Naseem Hamed, delivering a performance that captures both the swagger and vulnerability of one of boxing’s most unforgettable figures.
With Sylvester Stallone (Rocky, Creed) serving as executive producer, GIANT blends exhilarating, visceral boxing scenes with intimate, behind-the-scenes moments that explore identity, ambition and belonging.
Why GIANT Is One to Watch
Written and directed by Rowan Athale, GIANT stands out as more than a traditional sports biopic. It is a story about mentorship, cultural pride and self-belief — and about the unlikely bond that helped create one of Britain’s greatest sporting showmen.
The gala screening marked a celebratory moment for British cinema, spotlighting a story rooted in UK sporting history while resonating with universal themes of perseverance and purpose.
When Can You Watch GIANT?
GIANT arrives in UK cinemas on 9 January 2026, and is expected to be one of the most talked-about sports films of the year.
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