Pierce Brosnan, born on May 16, 1953, is an Irish actor and film producer renowned for his portrayal of James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002: “GoldenEye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough,” and “Die Another Day.”
In recent developments, Brosnan has expressed that the next actor to play James Bond should be British. He praised the decision to maintain the character as male, following a leaked memo confirming such choices. This comes after Amazon-MGM acquired the James Bond film franchise for £770 million, taking over its creative direction as longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson step back. Brosnan hopes Amazon will handle the franchise with dignity, respect, and imagination.
Regarding his own potential return to the role, Brosnan acknowledged the romantic notion but believes it’s best left to a new actor, stating, “I think it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie, really.”
As the search for the next James Bond continues, British actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Regé-Jean Page, and James Norton are among the top contenders.