Ok, it might be time to give Pierce Brosnan a long break from samey James Bond questions. Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond movies were key to the franchise’s survival. His debut in GoldenEye proved there was life in the series after a six-year break, but despite being a great 007, his run was spotty.
His last entry Die Another Day is considered the worst James Bond movie ever, while Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough received mixed reviews. In the decades since, Brosnan has been honest about the shortcomings of his era, while displaying nothing but gratitude for his time as the superspy.
Pierce Brosnan Is Getting Tired Of James Bond Questions
Pierce Brosnan as James Bond sitting in a tank.
Being a Bond actor means that, for better or worse, pretty much every interview that performer ever gives will involve questions about the franchise. All six James Bond actors had differing reactions to this, but while Brosnan has been historically upbeat about Bond, recent interviews have shown a change.
A chat with The Times saw the actor grow testy when questioned about what Bond would do for Christmas, climaxing with Brosnan exclaiming he “… couldn’t give a f***!” about this hypotical situation. The actor later apologized to the interviewer for this, claiming Connery would also get salty when asked about Bond.
More recently, the actor was being interviewed about his role in sports biopic Giant (via Today FM), and was asked what advice he would give to the next Bond star. Brosnan shuffled uncomfortably while the question was asked, before ignoring it entirely while restating how proud he was of Giant.
It’s Time To Stop Asking Pierce Brosnan The Same 007 Questions Over And Over
Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in a tuxedo.
Brosnan has been especially active in recent years, fronting projects like MobLand, The Thursday Murder Club and Black Bag in 2025 alone. Between all that’s going on in James Bond land (Amazon taking creative control, Denis Villeneuve being hired as director, etc), and Brosnan constantly being on the promotional trail, the constant 007 questions must get grating after a time.
Chiefly, being asked the same queries about “Who do you think will be the next Bond” or “What advice would you give?” over and over would test the strongest of men. This goes double when Brosnan is promoting other projects, so it could be high time for journalists to put the 007 questions to one side.
It’s naive to think that will happen, of course, but if a Bond question must be put to Brosnan, at least make them somewhat original. He’s never really been asked about his final official appearance as Bond in the video game Everything or Nothing, for instance, so feel free to borrow that one, fellow journos.
Pierce Brosnan Still Loves The James Bond Franchise
Pierce Brosnan wearing a hat and squinting in The Son.
It should be stated that while Pierce appears to have gotten weary when asked Bond questions, he’s still a champion for the franchise. From being inspired to become an actor after seeing Goldfinger to playing the role across four movies, Brosnan’s love of 007 and the impact it’s had on his career has never been lost on him.
In fact, he’s stated he would be down for an Old Man Bond-style return, should he be approached about one. Still, it’s time to give him a break from asking about James Bond’s future or what the spy would do for his summer holidays.
Source: The Times, Today FM
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Genres
Action
Created by
Ian Fleming, Albert R. Broccoli
First Film
Dr. No
Latest Film
No Time to Die
Upcoming Films
James Bond 26
First TV Show
Fleming: The Man Who Would be Bond
The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats. With a license to kill, Bond faces off against various villains and criminal organizations, employing high-tech gadgets, espionage, and charm. The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters. Bond’s mission to protect the world and uphold justice remains central, making the franchise an enduring icon in the spy genre.
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Birthdate
May 16, 1953
Birthplace
Navan, County Meath, Ireland
Notable Projects
GoldenEye, Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies
