„I Was Just Kicked to the Kerb”. Pierce Brosnan Was Shocked When He Was Fired from His Role as James Bond, When He Himself Wanted to Remain Agent 007

As a gamer with a deep appreciation for cinema history, I can’t help but empathize with Pierce Brosnan‘s unexpected departure from the James Bond franchise. Having grown up watching his interpretation of 007, it was a bittersweet moment when he bid farewell to the role that had defined him in many ways.


For seven years, Pierce Brosnan embodied the character of James Bond, portraying Agent 007 in four movies: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. He aspired to continue his tenure as the iconic secret agent in one more film, with a planned release in 2004.

It turned out unexpectedly that the studio wouldn’t be making any more films featuring him as James Bond, a fact he shared in an interview for the book Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Film [as reported by The Guardian].

While in the Bahamas, I was engaged in a film project titled “After the Sunset”. Suddenly, my agents phoned and informed me that negotiations had stalled as producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson were uncertain about their next steps; they’d contact me again on Thursday. In Richard Harris’s house in the Bahamas, I spoke with them over the phone. Barbara was tearful, while Michael remained stoic. They expressed regret, saying “We’re so sorry.” She wept, he said, “You were an exceptional James Bond. Thank you very much,” to which I responded, “Thank you very much. Farewell.” This unexpected turn of events left me in a state of shock and feeling discarded.

It seems that the decision was made to pass on the role of James Bond to another actor, as the character isn’t exclusive to any one performer. From time to time, a new actor steps into the shoes and brings fresh energy to the franchise. After Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig took over, and his portrayal offered a fresh perspective on Bond’s exploits.

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2024-08-09 20:31