Pierce Brosnan met the family of Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle on set in Leeds on Thursday while he films their father’s biopic Giant.
The James Bond actor, 70, was seen donning a trendy blue Adidas track jacket and blue polo top as he mingled with family members.
Pierce was joined by Brendan’s sons Dominic and John Ingle, as well as his grandson and John’s son Luca.
On Thursday evening, the men all gathered on set to watch the film being put together.
Pierce stars in the film alongside a young Prince Naseen, played by Amir El-Masry, as the pair tell the story of the boxer’s life and road to fame in the sporting world, guided by Brendan.
Pierce Brosnan met the family of boxing trainer Brendan Ingle on set in Leeds on Thursday as he transforms into the boxing trainer for the filming of biopic Giant
The James Bond actor, 70, was seen donning a trendy blue Adidas track jacket and blue polo top as he mingled with family members
The family had the chance to stay on set and have some input into their late father’s film biopic, while Pierce chatted with the group.
It is believed that Pierce also previously spent some time with Dominic before filming began for research purposes.
Pierce kept it casual and paired his sporty attire with a pair of matching navy blue track pants and white trainers.
He completed the outfit with stylish clear frame sunglasses and a black hat as he strolled around the set.
The adult Prince Naseem is played by Amir El-Masry, 33, who made his first appearance on set on Tuesday.
The film is produced by Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and written and directed by Rowan Athale.
Giant tells the compelling true story of the British-Yemeni boxer and his rise to fortune in the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Brendan, himself a steel industry worker turned boxing trainer.
In the film, the boxer becomes world champion under the guidance of the Irish-born boxing trainer.
Pierce was accompanied by Brendan’s sons Dominic (L) and John Ingle (R), as well as his grandson and John’s son Luca (middle L)
Pierce kept it casual and paired his sporty attire with a pair of matching navy blue track pants and white trainers
He completed the outfit with stylish clear frame sunglasses and a black hat
The family had the chance to stay on set and have some input into their late father’s film biopic, while Pierce chatted with the group.
It is believed that Pierce also previously spent some time with Dominic before filming began for research purposes
Brendan and Prince Naseem’s unlikely partnership, along with Naz’s unorthodox style, cocky personality and sheer dominance in the ring, propelled them to the top of boxing’s elite and unprecedented levels of stardom, all despite the racism of the 80s and 90 in Britain.
AGC Studios Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford said in a statement: “Since we commissioned Rowan to write the brilliant screenplay for ‘Giant’ several years ago, we have been passionate about bringing this extraordinary story to the big screen.
‘Amir and Pierce will make a powerful lead duo and it’s exciting that Zygi and his team at True Brit, with their stellar career in bringing the best British film to audiences, believe as fervently as we do in the cinematic potential of’ Giant’. ‘
The film was originally set to shoot in Malta but has now started filming in Leeds and Yorkshire after British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the country’s new Independent Film Tax Credit, which will give studios a 40 percent tax credit for making films in the United States. country.
Boxing trainer Brendan died in 2018 at the age of 77.
The Irishman set up the famous Wincobank gym in Sheffield and guided the likes of ‘Prince’ Naseem, Johnny Nelson and Junior Witter to world championships.
Pierce stars in the film alongside a young Prince Naseen, played by Amir El-Masry, as the pair tell the story of the boxer’s life and road to fame in the sporting world, guided by Brendan.
The adult Prince Naseem is played by Amir El-Masry, 33, who kept a low profile in a long padded black coat
Giant tells the compelling true story of the British-Yemeni boxer and his rise to fortune in the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Brendan, himself a steel industry worker turned boxing trainer.
In the film, the boxer becomes world champion under the guidance of the Irish-born boxing trainer
The film was originally set to shoot in Malta but has now started filming in Leeds and Yorkshire after British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the country’s new independent film tax credits.
Studios will now receive a 40 percent tax credit for making films in the country
The family beamed in photos as they enjoyed their evening on set
Pierce seemed to get along well with the family
As a boxer he competed 34 times with a record of 19-14, but later made a name for himself as a trainer and manager and was known for his famous footwork drills in the Sheffield gym.
He mentored Naseem from the age of seven and the two captured multiple featherweight world championships, with Johnny becoming a WBO cruiserweight title holder and Witter a former WBC light welterweight champion.
In 1998 Ingle was awarded an MBE for his services to working with young people in the Sheffield area and British boxing.
He also holds an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University, where he previously lectured.
Prince Naseem Hamed photo celebrating after his fight against Kevin Kelley at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1997