{"id":281,"date":"2025-03-06T10:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/?p=281"},"modified":"2025-03-06T18:17:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T18:17:30","slug":"pierce-brosnan-makes-surprising-statement-about-the-future-of-james-bond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/pierce-brosnan-makes-surprising-statement-about-the-future-of-james-bond\/","title":{"rendered":"Pierce Brosnan makes surprising statement about the future of James Bond"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former 007 Pierce Brosnan has addressed the possibility of returning to play James Bond again (Picture: Matt Baron\/BEI\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pierce Brosnan<\/a> has said he would be \u2018interested\u2019 in returning as James Bond<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 71-year-old actor portrayed 007 in four movies<\/a> between 1995 and 2002 \u2013 GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough and Die Another Day \u2013 and would be tempted to reprise his role as the famous spy.<\/p>\n

However, he conceded that it would be better for \u2018fresh blood\u2019 to lead the franchise in a new era under Amazon’s creative control<\/a>, following a recent bombshell billion-dollar deal with longtime producers<\/a> Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.<\/p>\n

\u2018Of course, how could I not be interested? But it’s a delicate situation now. I think it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie, really. I think so,\u2019 he told GQ<\/a>, while confessing that it was \u2018a rather romantic notion and idea\u2019.<\/p>\n

But while noting that \u2018everything changes, everything falls apart\u2019, the Black Adam star added: \u2018I think that it’s best left to another man, really. Fresh blood.\u2019<\/p>\n

His comments come at a time of enormous change for the franchise<\/a> following over three years of no announcements regarding the next Bond actor or film.<\/p>\n

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The Irish star played the suave spy in four films between 1995 and 2002, but thinks it’s ‘best left to another man’ now (Picture: THA\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The character last graced our screens in 2021\u2019s No Time to Die, where he was dramatically killed off before an onscreen credit promised that James Bond \u2018will return\u2019.<\/p>\n

Over the years, many actors have been discussed as contenders for the part, including front-runner Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a>, 34, who was even reported as having filmed the famous opening gun barrel sequence and as having been offered the part last March<\/a> \u2013 but it was swiftly denied by insiders.<\/p>\n

\n
Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">Who would you want to see play James Bond?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Other rising stars reportedly in the frame have included James Norton, Challengers star Josh O\u2019Connor and Wicked and Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey.<\/p>\n<p>Since the news of <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/21\/iconic-james-bond-star-blasts-absolute-madness-amazon-taking-franchise-22599908\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon taking full control of Bond<\/a> though, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/23\/rising-star-28-sees-007-odds-slashed-most-significant-moment-bond-history-22611532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harris Dickinson, 28, has become popular<\/a> with the bookies, while The Brutalist star Joe Alwyn, 34, said he <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/03\/03\/new-contender-james-bond-throws-hat-ring-role-22659872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">would \u2018throw his hat in the ring\u2019<\/a> for the role if it was possible.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"396\" height=\"594\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22679646 lazyload\" alt=\"Los Angeles Premiere Of A24's "Babygirl"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-2189499124.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>British rising stars like Harris Dickinson have been popular candidates for the role (Picture: Eric Charbonneau\/A24 via Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Under the control of half-siblings Broccoli and Wilson, children of legendary original 007 producer Albert \u2018Cubby\u2019 Broccoli, there were strong feelings that the next actor cast should be British \u2013 as well as male and in his 30s \u2013 while directors were known to have had to concede final creative say on matters to Broccoli.<\/p>\n<p>This could all change now, as Amazon MGM Studios looks to confirm the bosses who will herald James Bond into his next era.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in the interview, Brosnan, who has enjoyed an acting career that has spanned for over four decades, described the pleasure he gets from having the freedom to be selective when it comes to taking parts.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I’ve always lived an artistic life. So I’ve always had the good fortune to have some piece of talent that I can polish and some kind of passion for the work to go through the rough patches,\u2019 he commented.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22678136 lazyload\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Pierce Brosnan attends a celebratory lunch hosted by Range Rover and Harper's Bazaar in the Range Rover suite ahead of the Wimbledon Ladies' singles final on July 13, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Range Rover & Harper's Bazaar)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_242726680-ff34.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Brosnan called it a ‘delicate situation’ now Amazon has taken full creative control of the franchise (Picture: Dave Benett\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018I mean, I love what I do, and certainly now at a time in my life where I have choices and more importantly, I have the warmth and the desire to do good work, to challenge oneself, to create something that is unexpected, to create something that has value.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Brosnan\u2019s 1999 heist movie The Thomas Crown Affair, initially filmed in 1968 with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, is being remade once again with <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/michael-b-jordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael B. Jordan<\/a> in the lead role.<\/p>\n<p>The Mamma Mia! star is supportive of the \u2018gifted actor\u2019s\u2019 new take on the picture, which he insists is \u2018all his for the doing and the taking\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I really love heist movies, it’s why I made the remake and the timing for me was perfect in the days that were of MGM and James Bond. So, yes, good luck. I wish him every success,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former 007 Pierce Brosnan has addressed the possibility of returning to play James Bond again (Picture: Matt Baron\/BEI\/Rex\/Shutterstock) Pierce Brosnan has said he would be \u2018interested\u2019 in returning as James Bond. The 71-year-old actor portrayed 007 in four movies between 1995 and 2002 \u2013 GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough and Die Another Day \u2013 and would be tempted to reprise his role as the famous spy. 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