Pierce Brosnan Insists That The Next James Bond Must Be British: 'that's A Given...'

Pierce Brosnan is one of many who have taken on the titular role of the 007 franchise over the years and he has insisted that it is a 'given' that new bosses of the film series must adhere to the tradition of casting a British star now that Amazon Studios have taken control from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.

Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph, the 71-year-old actor added: 'In this world that is moving so fast now, at the speed of light, the takeover does come with a certain lament.

'I thought it was coming for some time, I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael.

'It takes great courage for them to let go. They will still have a say in matters. I hope that Amazon handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect.'

The Mamma Mia! star played the iconic spy from GoldenEye in 1995 until he bowed out of the franchise in 2002 with Die Another Day, and Daniel Craig took over for Casino Royale in 2006 before leaving after No Time To Die in 2021.