Mena Massoud Joins Paddy Considine in Boxing Drama ‘Giant’

A biographical boxing drama covers the rise to fame of ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed.

Since then, boxing movies have become one of the cornerstones of cinema. Rocky was was released in 1976, but there are still many untold stories about the great boxing champion. One of these untold stories of his, concerning Naseem Hamed and his rise to fame, will be screened in an upcoming drama. Giant. deadline report Mena Massoud He will star as a boxing champion, nicknamed ‘Prince Naseem’. Masoud is best known for starring in the lead role of 2019’s. Aladdin has also appeared in Jack Ryan, Retribution, When The Royal Treatment.

Legendary Sylvester Stallone for writing and starring Rockyalso serves as executive producer Giant through his company, Balboa Productions. The film will be directed and written by Rowan Attale, who previously wrote the script. Out of the wire, wasteland, When vault. Athale said working with Stallone was “a dream come true” and said he had been waiting a long time to make the film.

“I have wanted to see this film for years. It’s also cinematic. Exciting, necessary, hilarious and heartbreaking, with the peerless Paddy Considine and Mena Massoud, and the support of the one and only Sylvester Stallone and his Balboa Productions team. Getting and making this movie is a dream come true. ”

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Paddy Considine co-stars as boxing trainer Brendan Ingle

Meanwhile, a veteran actor Paddy Considine was cast as Hamed’s trainer, Brendan Ingle. Considine is probably best known for his role as King Viserys on the HBO series. dragon house, A role that has earned him praise from the authors of the books on which the series is based. journeyman He also starred in 2017.

Giant The classic ragged story of Nassim Hamed, which began in the humble boroughs of Sheffield, England, before he was spotted by boxing manager Brendan Ingle and became one of the most iconic boxers of the ’90s. will be Hamed was known for his flamboyant style and appeared in the ring in several creative occasions, including palanquins and flying carpets. He was a brutal southpaw boxer and most of his wins were by knockout.

Giant does not yet have a release date. Written and directed by Rowan Atare, starring Mena Massoud and Paddy Considine. It will be produced by Mark Lane, Kevin Sampson and Stuart Ford and executive produced by Sylvester Stallone and Braden Aftergood.