Overview

• Brosnan says playing James Bond “gave me longevity” and “the world in many respects,” reflecting on his 1995–2002 run across four films.
• He recalls mentor Christopher Fettes cautioning that Bond was beneath him, countering that his dream was always movies rather than theatre.
• Offering guidance to the next 007, he urges the actor to stay creative outside the role and to secure strong legal representation.
• Brosnan backs Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for ceding creative control to Amazon and hopes the character is treated with dignity and respect.
• Development of the next Bond film is in early stages, with industry reports linking Denis Villeneuve to direct and Steven Knight to write, and no casting announced.