Pierce Brosnan Calls for Respectful Stewardship of James Bond Under Amazon

The former 007 actor reflects on the franchise's future after longtime producers relinquish creative control to Amazon MGM Studios.

Pierce Brosnan, who portrayed James Bond from 1995 to 2002, expressed hopes that the franchise will be treated with 'dignity, imagination, and respect' under Amazon's leadership.
Amazon MGM Studios, a 50% stakeholder in the Bond franchise since 2022, now oversees its creative direction following the departure of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
Brosnan praised Broccoli and Wilson for their courage in stepping back from the franchise, describing it as a significant and challenging decision.
Fans and critics have voiced concerns about the potential commercialization of the series under Amazon, with fears that the franchise's legacy could be diminished.
Speculation about Daniel Craig's successor as James Bond continues, with Brosnan emphasizing the importance of casting a British actor for the iconic role.