JustinCleveland

Pierce Brosnan out as Bond?

Just heard this report on CBS radio. Interesting, I really liked him, thought he did great.

James T

Do you mean after the new Bond movie? That's common knowledge and the producers have been looking for a new Bond as they want to showcase him when they announce the new movie instead of waiting afterwards.

EDIT: Okay, I found out the producers don't want him back for this movie. Christian Bale would have been a good replacement, but the Batman films(of course more than one) will keep him busy.

Will K

If true, it's been surprising they're dumping him already, unless it means after the next entry. The last few has been very successful.

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James T

From the story I read,(sorry don't have the real link, only the link from a link which has no address), they were considering it when Britney Spears approached them about a role in the new movie. Then they realized that she's young enough to play Bond's daughter, not love interest.

Joseph Grieco

Since when did that ever stop Bond?

ThomasC

Sorry, I just have to do it, but I wanted him to Die Another Day.

Here's the scoop from the Melbourne Herald Sun:


http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/com...5E2902,00.html

Even though Bale is from Wales, I've never heard any sort of British accent from him and he's already Batman. Jude doesn't seem suave enough, Orlando doesn't seem tough enough, Colin is more of a punk than a professional, but I could maybe see him in the role, and Hugh is Australian. But, seeing as there's an Australian playing a NSA agent from England on Alias, anything's possible. My vote would have to go to Hugh.

The man I loved - the man who vanished - he never came back at all. But maybe he's still out there, somewhere. Maybe some day, when Gotham no longer needs Batman, I'll see him again.

Kevin Grey

I'll be surprised if this is true. I always had the impression that it was Brosnan that wanted to leave after one more film, not the producer's desire. After all, each of Brosnan's films has grossed more than the previous one. He's a guaranteed hit and I wouldn't expect the producers to think about change until the grosses start to decline.

Of the list I would vote for Jackman, and think he is the most marketable. I doubt he'd want to do it though- He's already involved in one franchise (X-Men) and another franchise hopeful (Van Helsing).

Anthony Neilson

This story is appearing everywhere but, with so many contradictory elements, it sounds like typical chicanery from the Broccolis.

This happens everytime they're trying to negotiate a price with the main actor. Given that the last film did $500 million worldwide, Brosnan's probably asking for a bigger slice of the pie. So they leak a rumour that they're looking for someone else and sit back to watch the gossip fly.It's their way of reminding the actor that the character of Bond is bigger than the man who plays him.
They did the same thing with Roger Moore ; and it's not the first time it's happened with Brosnan either.

Brosnan will now release counter statements making out that he doesn't care and is ready to move on. Eventually, they'll come to an arrangement.

At least I hope so. Brosnan's a terrific Bond, but I still don't think any of his movies have done him justice. I'd love to see him make one as perfectly tuned to his persona as GOLDFINGER was to Connery's or THE SPY WHO LOVED ME was to Moore's.

Ludicrously, the quoted sources are saying that they think Brosnan, at 51, is "too old" for Bond, and they're citing their desire to bring in a MUCH younger Bond next. This is odd, because it's always been part of their philosophy that Bond should be in his mid-forties at least. But, whether or not Brosnan does the next one, I can see how this would make financial sense to them. The prospect of a more MTV friendly Bond is pretty horrifying.
That said, whilst they're touting names like Orlando Bloom and Colin Farrell, the firm favourite at the moment seems to be Hugh Jackman ; though whether he's likely to play ANOTHER franchise character on top of Woverine and (possibly) Van Helsing is debatable.

Back on the worrying side, the stories do seem to be a bit more boldly stated than usual ; some say quite definitely that they will not be " renewing (Brosnan's) option". If this is true - with the new one due to start shooting this year - it would hint at an enormous bust-up between Brosnan and the Broccolis (again, not unheard of).

Another eason cited for this non-renewal is that DIE ANOTHER DAY did so well, they don't see how Brosnan can top it. Which is a prety strange reason, I would say. Firstly, there's no reason why he wouldn't - each Bond he's made has done better than the last (I think). Secondly, at $500 mill, does he really NEED to top it ?

If there's any truth in this - and it sounds unlikely - then it's another sign that the Broccolis are becoming more and more obsessed with just raking in as much cash as possible. This will lead to the further Americanisation of the series, a move that can only damage the franchise by eroding its individuality.

I'll place a (small) bet that Brosnan will return one more time. And here's how a younger Bond could work ; set it in the 60s. And bring back Blofeld !

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Qui-Gon John

I hope he stays on. I like the JB movies with him.

Doug:Li

Brosnan is great as Bond and I would miss him if he left the series, but how about CLIVE OWEN, anyone? Just watch the BMW films and you can see him pullin' off Bond.

Dave Poehlman

I like Brosnan. He's my second favorite bond next to Connery.

I think Ewan McGregor would make a great bond as well. Seeing him in 'Down With Love' (although a come