Pierce Brosnan looks nearly unrecognizable in new photos from the set of the upcoming film Giant.
The seventy-two-year-old actor underwent a massive physical transformation to portray the late Brendan Ingle, a world-renowned Irish boxing trainer.
The production team utilized extensive facial prosthetics and a balding wig to match Ingle’s distinct appearance.
The biopic tells the true story of the relationship between Ingle and his most famous student, Prince Naseem Hamed.
Filming is currently taking place in Leeds, where onlookers spotted Pierce filming scenes in a local boxing gym.
Brendan Ingle was a legendary figure in the British boxing community, known for his unique training methods and for helping young men in Sheffield.
Pierce appears to have fully embraced the role, even adopting the trainer's characteristic stance and mannerisms.
The movie explores how the duo rose from humble beginnings to achieve global success in the world of professional boxing.
Giant focuses on the intense and often complex bond between the trainer and his protégé.
While Pierce Brosnan plays the veteran mentor, Amir El-Masry takes on the role of the flashy and talented Prince Naseem.
The story highlights the challenges they faced while navigating the competitive sports world during the 1990s.
Sylvester Stallone serves as an executive producer on the project, bringing his own extensive experience with boxing films to the production.
Critics and fans have expressed excitement over Pierce's dedication to the part. This role represents a significant departure from his more polished characters, such as 007.
By taking on such a physically demanding and visually different role, Pierce continues to demonstrate his range as a veteran actor.
The film is expected to be a major contender during the next awards season as it brings one of the most interesting stories in sports history to the big screen.