Pierce Brosnan has weighed in on the continual whispers in regards to the rumored new James Bond — saying the following 007 actor merely have to be British.
Brosnan, who helmed the long-lasting 007 position from 1995 till 2002, has been vocal in regards to the iconic franchise’s future because the seek for Daniel Craig’s successor rages on.
Nonetheless, the Irish actor says it’s a “given” that the following Bond is British — regardless of there beforehand being two non-Brits helming the position of the “shaken, not stirred” martini-sipping undercover agent.
The 71-year-old additionally stated it was the “right decision” for producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson at hand over the franchise’s artistic management to Amazon MGM Studios.
“It takes great courage for them to let go,” he instructed the Telegraph. “I hope that [Amazon] handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect.”
“In this world that is moving so fast now, at the speed of light, [the takeover] does come with a certain lament,” Brosnan continued. “I thought it was coming for some time I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael.”
“They will still have a say in matters,” he added, although admitted that “no one really knows” the destiny of the franchise following the brand new take care of Amazon.
Throughout Brosnan’s seven years as Bond, he appeared in 4 movies, together with “GoldenEye” in 1995, “Tomorrow Never Dies” in 1997, “The World Is Not Enough” in 1999, and 2002’s “Die Another Day.”
“History has been passed on and I’m very proud to have been part of the history and the legacy of Bond and the movies that I made with Barbara and Michael,” Brosnan stated.
“That we moved the needle, that we brought it back to life. It had been dormant [for] six years and ‘GoldenEye’ was such a success that it continued and went from strength to strength… You know, everything changes, everything falls apart, and I wish them well.”
Whereas there’s been no official phrase, the rumored present front-runner is British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Final yr, it was reported that the “Bullet Train” actor, 34, was provided the position, with Brosnan throwing his assist behind the rumored choice.
Ought to he settle for the deal, the “Tenet” actor will take over the reins from Craig, who starred as Bond in a complete of 5 movies spanning over 15 years.
Craig, 57, was in his 30s when he signed on for the position.
After enjoying Bond within the 2006 movie “Casino Royale,” he went on to star in “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” earlier than his closing hurrah in 2021’s “No Time To Die.”
