Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan Says It’s ‘A Given’ That the Next 007 Must Not Be American: I Hope Amazon ‘Handles the Work and the Character With Dignity’
variety.comAbigail Lee Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan says the next 007 must be British as Amazon MGM Studios take control over the historic franchise.
Brosnan spoke to The Telegraph, saying that it’s “a given” that a British actor should take up the 007 mantle. An American actor has never played the role.
Brosnan, who is Irish, and George Lazenby, an Australian, have been the only non-British actors to play James Bond. He also commented on Amazon MGM’s new control of the franchise, saying that it “does come with a certain lament.” In the recent deal, Amazon MGM acquired complete creative control of the franchise, but longtime Bond producers Michael G.
Wilson and Barbara Broccoli remain co-owners. Although some are mourning the deal, Brosnan said it was nonetheless “the right decision for Barbara and Michael.” “It takes great courage for them to let go.
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