Pierce Brosnan has weighed on the future of James Bond, revealing what he believes to be the most important requirement for the next actor to play the emblematic role.
In a recent interview with The telegraphFormer star 007, now aged 71, said it was a “given” that the next obligation must be British. His comments come in the middle of the ongoing speculation on potential candidates, notably Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Régee-Jean Page, Josh O’Connor, Joe Alwyn, Theo James and Idris Elba.
Brosnan on the future of Bond and the takeover of Amazon
Brosnan, who played Bond from 1995 to 2002 before Daniel Craig took over in 2006, also shared his reflections on the recent takeover by the Bond franchise by Amazon MGM Studios.
“It takes a lot of courage for (producers) Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to let go, but I think it was the right decision”, “ Brosnan said. “I hope that Amazon manages work and the character with dignity, imagination and respect.”
Would Brosnan come back as an obligation?
While Brosnan is proud of his time as James Bond, he recognized that it was time for a new actor to take over. Talk about GqHe admitted that while he would “Love to return”He thinks that the franchise should move forward.
“Of course, how could I not be interested?” But it is a delicate situation. I think it is better to allow sleeping dogs to lie. Everything changes, everything collapses, “ He said. “I think it’s better left to another man – blood.”
While anticipation is developing for James Bond’s next casting announcement, Brosnan’s comments are strengthening that tradition is important – and that the next 007 will probably be a British actor.
