Pierce Brosnan Says Next James Bond Could Be "Someone That None Of Us Know About"; Tom Ellis Reveals Brosnan Said He'd "Make A Good Bond"
Deadline
β’Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:38:16 +0000
π° What Happened
Pierce Brosnan says the next James Bond could be someone none of us has heard of. He played 007 in four films between 1995 and 2002.
Auditions for the new film, directed by Denis Villeneuve, already took place over the summer. Brosnan said there are 'lots of good hats in the ring' but the studio might go in a different direction.
He refused to name anyone, saying his wife told him not to and that he had already 'said too much'.
π The Backstory
Brosnan started as Bond in 1995 with GoldenEye. He went on to Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day.
Daniel Craig took over in 2006 with Casino Royale and finished with No Time to Die in 2021. In March, Deadline reported that Nina Gold would cast the next film.
Brosnan's co-star Tom Ellis said Brosnan told him he would make a good Bond. Ellis joked that he is probably too old now but would take the compliment.
π― Why It Matters
Bond is one of the biggest film roles in the world, and the choice of actor shapes the series for a decade. Fans have waited years for an answer.
Pierce Brosnan says the next James Bond could be someone none of us has heard of. He played 007 in four films between 1995 and 2002.
Auditions for the new film, directed by Denis Villeneuve, already took place over the summer. Brosnan said there are 'lots of good hats in the ring' but the studio might go in a different direction.
He refused to name anyone, saying his wife told him not to and that he had already 'said too much'.
Brosnan started as Bond in 1995 with GoldenEye. He went on to Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day.
Daniel Craig took over in 2006 with Casino Royale and finished with No Time to Die in 2021. In March, Deadline reported that Nina Gold would cast the next film.
Brosnan's co-star Tom Ellis said Brosnan told him he would make a good Bond. Ellis joked that he is probably too old now but would take the compliment.
Bond is one of the biggest film roles in the world, and the choice of actor shapes the series for a decade. Fans have waited years for an answer.