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Pierce Brosnan, 70, ditches his usual quiff and dapper suits for a receding white wig and a navy tracksuit as he films Prince Naseem Hamed biopic Giant in Leeds


Pierce Brosnan looked worlds away from his 007 days as he was spotted heading to set in Leeds on Tuesday to film Prince Naseem Hamed biopic Giant.

Pierce Brosnan looked worlds away from his 007 days as he was spotted heading to set in Leeds on Tuesday to film Prince Naseem Hamed biopic Giant - he plays his trainer Brendan Ingle Giant will tell the compelling true-life story of British-Yemeni boxer and his rags to riches ascent in the tough working-class streets of Sheffield and his discovery by Brendan, himself a steel industry worker turned boxing trainer. 'Amir and Pierce will make a powerful lead duo and it's exciting that Zygi and his team at True Brit, with their outstanding career track record in launching the best of British film to audiences, believe as fervently as we do in 'Giant's cinematic potential.'

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