James Bond fans enthusiasts are abuzz with excitement after former 007 Pierce Brosnan spoke about the legendary spy during his stint on The Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday (March 29).
The seasoned actor, aged 71, is admired for his turns as the suave secret agent in hits like 'GoldenEye' (1995), 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997), 'The World Is Not Enough' (1999), and 'Die Another Day' (2002), before passing the baton to Daniel Craig.
Quizzed by chat show host Jonathan Ross about potential involvement in future Bond ventures, Brosnan confirmed he's not been in the loop.
Addressing hearsay of possibly portraying a more mature Bond character, Brosnan remarked: "No-one's spoken to me about it. I've heard all of the rumours. Listen, they know where to find me. Let's see where the wind takes us."
He clarified: "It's going to be another man's job. I'm not looking to go there. I'm quite happy with my career. I've done it, it was wonderful. Delightful kind of notion to contemplate.", reports the Express.
In addition, when commenting on buzz that Aaron Taylor-Johnson could step into Daniel Craig’s shoes, Brosnan said: "I think he would make a very fine Bond. He was actually in one of the movies I made called The Greatest."
Brosnan reflected fondly on Aaron's talent: "This young man we cast as 'The Greatest'. He was so impressive then. He just had this charisma, he had this presence... so he would be good. But there's many men on the list I'm sure."
The former James Bond star also modestly reflected on his influence over Daniel Craig's decision to take on the iconic role, saying: "I don't know if I helped Daniel makeup his mind. Daniel is his own man. We talked about that period of time and said, 'Go do it. You've got it, run with it.'".
Despite moving on from the role, Brosnan admitted that Bond remains a significant part of his identity: "I'm recognised. He's with me for life [Bond]. It was great. A magical time in my life."
He also credited the role for opening doors in his career: "It opened a lot of doors and allowed me to go off and form my own company and make my own movies - The Thomas Crown Affair/ The Matador - it gave me access to a whole other world as an actor, employment."
Fans have been vocal on social media following Brosnan's chat with Jonathan Ross about his tenure as 007, with many expressing their desire to see him return to the franchise.
One fan expressed enthusiasm on X, writing: "Would love Pierce Brosnan have some involvement with James Bond even if it was a cameo appearance #JonathanRoss #JamesBond."
Another fan praised Brosnan: "Pierce Brosnan is still an absolute chap", and another suggested: "Would be good if Pierce Brosnan was to come back as an older Bond. #TheJonathanRossShow."
Admiration for Brosnan was evident as one viewer commented: "Pierce Brosnan is such a fine man. Can never forget his face nor physique", while another simply stated: "The names Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan."
The Jonathan Ross Show airs Saturday on ITV1 and streams on ITVX
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