Executive producer of this sports film the star of “Rocky” and “Creed” – Sylvester Stallone, so we can be sure that when it comes to fight scenes in the ring, they will certainly be executed with reverence and extraordinary attention to detail. AGC studio, which will finance the project, also shares the same opinion, and CEO Stuart Ford excitedly states that: “since entrusting Rowan to write the script several years ago, we have been determined to bring this incredible story to cinema screens.”
The plot will tell the story of Naseem Hamed from the beginning of his career to his huge successes on the sports scene.. Additionally, it will focus on the developing relationship between master and disciple and will explore the topic of racism that the Muslim boxer had to face. Amir El-Masry will play the role of the boxer. The owner of the company that will be responsible for distribution – Zygi Kamasa and True Brit Entertainment – also does not hide his enthusiasm, claiming: “Rowan has written a brilliant boxing biography that highlights the relationship between Hamed and his trainer Brendan Ingle and shows the extraordinary style that led Naz to world famous as the world featherweight champion.
The release date remains unknown for now, but filming will start at the end of April. The team was initially supposed to go to Malta, but the filmmakers moved to Leeds, England. This change is due to legal changes that have taken place in Great Britain and the introduction of a new tax law regarding independent cinematography by Jeremy Hunt. According to the bill, studios are to receive a forty percent tax break if they film in the country.
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