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‘Giant’ Director Rowan Athale on Landing Pierce Brosnan for Boxing Film, Getting Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Seal of Approval’ and Their Next Film Together

Giant opened the Red Sea Film Festival with Rowan Athale directing and Pierce Brosnan starring, marking a high-profile festival debut.
Sylvester Stallone serves as an executive producer and helped open doors for the project in boxing circles.
Pierce Brosnan was on Athale’s dream list to star in Giant, and he joined after a pitch from Malibu.
The boxing drama centers on Naz’s relationship with coach Brendan Ingle, played by Brosnan, reflecting real-life boxing dynamics.
Amir El-Masry was cast as Naz after an intensive prep period that showcased his boxing transformation.
Athale regards Red Sea as a meaningful platform to discuss culture and filmmaking in the Arab world.
Giant is set to shoot in 2026, expanding Athale’s and Brosnan’s collaboration in a boxing-focused project.
Athale highlighted Saudi production facilities as a potential area for collaboration during Red Sea.
Red Sea Festival’s revamped programming keeps the focus on filmmaking and industry engagement.
Athale’s project aligns with a broader slate of industry updates and festive highlights at Red Sea.

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