Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films from GoldenEye to Die Another Day, has sparked excitement by saying he’d be open to returning to the franchise — even at the age of 72. Maxim+2Yahoo News Malaysia+2
In a candid interview with Radio Times, Brosnan admitted that while he doesn’t expect everyone to want to see a “craggy, 72-year-old Bond,” he’d seriously consider reprising the role if director Denis Villeneuve had a compelling idea. He joked about the possibility of using prosthetics or bald caps to pull off an older Bond. Yahoo News Malaysia+1
That said, Brosnan also tempered expectations. He said in a recent appearance that taking on Bond again “is going to be another man’s job”, suggesting he’s not pushing hard to return — but also not ruling it out entirely. HELLO!+1
His hesitation seems rooted in respect for the legacy of the franchise and a belief that the role should evolve. Brosnan expressed hope that Amazon MGM Studios — which now has creative control of the Bond universe — will “handle the work and the character with dignity, imagination, and respect.” The Guardian
This news comes amid active speculation around who will be the next James Bond, with names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Regé-Jean Page, and James Norton being floated.
