Pierce Brosnan Weighs In on James Bond's Future Under Amazon's Control

The former 007 actor emphasizes the need for a British successor and expresses hope for respectful handling of the franchise.

Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond from 1995 to 2002, stated that the next actor to portray the iconic role should be British, calling it a 'given.'
MGM Studios has taken creative control of the James Bond franchise, with former producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson remaining as co-owners but stepping back from day-to-day decisions.
Brosnan expressed both optimism and lament about the transition, noting the courage it took for Broccoli and Wilson to relinquish creative control after decades of stewardship.
Speculation about the next James Bond actor continues, with names like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, and Regé-Jean Page frequently mentioned, though no official decision has been announced.
An internal memo reportedly circulated by Amazon MGM confirms that James Bond will remain a male character and must be British or from the Commonwealth.