“Billy Elliot Meets Rocky” – Rowan Athale on GIANT, Love, Ego & Why This Isn’t Just a Boxing Movie скачать в хорошем качестве

“Billy Elliot Meets Rocky” – Rowan Athale on GIANT, Love, Ego & Why This Isn’t Just a Boxing Movie

At the UK premiere of Giant, writer-director Rowan Athale explains why telling Prince Naseem Hamed’s entire story was essential — not just the triumph, but the cost of success. Speaking to HeyUGuys, Athale reframes the film as a “tragic love story” between two dreamers, explores ego, fame, and corruption, and reveals the unexpected cinematic capturing of Billy Elliot, Rocky, and even Rocket Man that shaped the film’s tone. Interviews for GIANT at the film's UK Premiere. Giant is a 2025 biographical sports drama film based on the life of boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed. Written and directed by Rowan Athale, the film stars Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan. Cast: Amir El-Masry as Naseem Hamed Ali Saleh as Naseem Hamed (age 12) Ghaith Saleh as Naseem Hamed (age 7) Pierce Brosnan as Brendan Ingle Katherine Dow Blyton as Alma Ingle Olivia Barrowclough as Vicki Quinn Elika Ashoori as Caira Hamed Austin Haynes as Trev Rocco Haynes as Mikey Oliver Joseph Brooke as Wembley Announcer Arian Nik as Riath Hamed Mehdi Mangoli as Sal Hamed Kelvin Ade as Harry Stevens Big Jake as Class Extra Interviewers: Colin Hart & Abigail Shii ask the questions. Plot: Inspired by the real-life story of British-Yemeni boxing icon Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, Giant charts his extraordinary rise from humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming a world champion. The film explores Naz’s explosive talent, fearless confidence, and the life-changing partnership with legendary trainer Brendan Ingle, whose belief and discipline helped shape one of boxing’s most electrifying figures. The film will be released in the UK on the 9th of January, 2026. #GiantMovie #RowanAthale #PrinceNaseemHamed #PierceBrosnan #BritishCinema #SportsDrama #TrueStoryFilm #BFILFF #FilmDirector #IndieFilm #RedCarpetInterview #HeyUGuys --------------------- For syndication or usage opportunities please contact syndication@heyuguys.co.uk. --------------------- More from HeyUGuys: Website ► http://HeyUGuys.com Follow us on Twitter ►   / heyuguys   Subscribe here! ► http://bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub Facebook ►   / heyuguys   Instagram ►   / heyuguysofficial   TikTok ►   / heyuguysofficial   ---------------------