Pierce Brosnan, the former James Bond actor, has expressed his interest in returning to the iconic role in the upcoming 26th Bond film as a more seasoned version of the character. Brosnan, who last portrayed 007 before Daniel Craig took over, revealed in an interview with the Radio Times that he would eagerly consider reprising his role if director Denis Villeneuve had something interesting planned for the character. The 72-year-old actor joked about the potential of playing a “craggy, 72-year-old Bond” and even mentioned the use of bald caps and prosthetics for the role.
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Despite his openness to returning to the franchise, Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Brosnan have been following the speculations about who will become the next James Bond. He mentioned that there are numerous great candidates out there, and whoever is chosen will surely bring their own unique twist to the character. Brosnan’s portrayal of James Bond began with “GoldenEye” in 1995 and concluded with “Die Another Day” in 2002. His successor, Daniel Craig, concluded his tenure as Bond with “No Time To Die” in 2021.
While there is ongoing speculation about who will take on the mantle of 007 following Craig’s departure, actor Taron Egerton has ruled himself out as a potential candidate. Egerton, known for his roles in films like “Kingsman,” expressed during an interview with Collider that he believed he was not the right fit for the role, citing his own perceived unsuitability and suggesting that there are other talented actors who would be better suited for the part.
In a recent interview alongside Brosnan for Saga magazine, Helen Mirren, who starred in “The Thursday Murder Club” with Brosnan, shared her thoughts on the iconic character. Mirren, a self-proclaimed feminist, stated that she believes James Bond should remain a male character, asserting that changing the character’s gender would alter the essence of who James Bond is. She emphasized that the character’s identity as a man is a fundamental aspect of the Bond legacy.
The James Bond franchise, created by British author Ian Fleming, has seen numerous actors don the role of the suave secret agent over the years. From Sean Connery’s initial portrayal in “Dr. No” to the most recent iteration by Daniel Craig, each actor has brought their own interpretation to the character. With the upcoming 26th Bond film on the horizon, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of who will be the next actor to step into the shoes of James Bond and continue the legacy of this beloved cinematic figure.