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Former James Bond
actor Pierce Brosnan addresses whether he would be interested in returning to the franchise. Making his debut as the iconic British superspy in 1995’s GoldenEye, Brosnan played 007 for four films in total, including Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002). Daniel Craig replaced Brosnan with Casino Royale in 2006 before himself departing the franchise with 2021’s No Time To Die. Following Amazon’s takeover of the franchise, James Bond 26 is confirmed, but who will play the spy remains a mystery.
In a recent interview with GQ, Brosnan is asked whether he’s aware of the calls for him to return as an older Bond and whether he would actually be open it. While Brosnan, 71, admits that he’s “interested” in a franchise return, he does say that he thinks it may be best to let someone new take over. Check out his comment below:
I’ve heard of that. Of 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. It’s a rather romantic notion and idea, but I think everything changes, everything falls apart. I think that it’s best left to another man, really. Fresh blood.
What Brosnan’s 007 Interest Means For James Bond 26
Amazon acquired Bond distributor MGM in 2022, and it was confirmed last month that longtime franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have now handed over total creative control to the company. It’s been 4 years since the explosive end of No Time To Die, and reports have suggested that Broccoli and Wilson made no meaningful progress on a new film, apparently unsure of where to take the character next. Amazon, however, once the deal passes regulatory approval later this year, is sure to move quickly to get another Bond movie off the ground, and that will mean casting a new actor.
Considering Amazon will probably want the next Bond to appeal to as wide an audience as possible, it’s unclear whether Brosnan could return. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, after all, just recently put a poll up on X asking who fans want as the new 007, and Henry Cavill was one of the most popular choices. That being said, since Amazon surely wants to create a Bond cinematic universe of sorts with spinoffs and TV shows, it’s certainly conceivable that Brosnan could appear in a one-off project as an older 007.
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Source: GQ
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Summary
The James Bond franchise centers on the fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond, also known by his code number 007. Created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953, Bond has been featured in novels, films, television, radio, comics, and video games. The film series, produced by Eon Productions, is one of the longest-running and highest-grossing franchises in history, known for its blend of espionage, action, and sophisticated style.