Published 22:31 IST, June 8th 2020

Pierce Brosnan reveals he was fired as James Bond as makers were in favour of Daniel Craig

Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan had revealed that he did not leave James Bond movies, he was fired. Read more to know what he had to say about it.

Reported by: Rohan Patil
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Pierce Brosnan has given several memorable characters to audience over years but his portrayal of James Bond holds a special place in hearts of his fans. He has featured in four James Bond movies before Daniel Craig took over mantle as British secret service nt. In an old interview with a portal, Pierce Brosnan h revealed that he was shown door despite being one of popular James Bond in franchise’s history.

Also Re | Daniel Craig's James Bond To Become A Far In ' TIme To Die'?

Advertisement

Pierce Brosnan on being fired as James Bond

In an interview, Pierce Brosnan h revealed that he did t exit movie but he was fired as James Bond by producers of franchise. actor said that he was shocked when he got to kw that he h to hang up his bots as popular spy James Bond. Pierce Brosnan said that he was shooting for a film in Bahamas when his nts informed him that negotiations for his fifth James Bond movie have stopped. His nts informed him that makers are t sure what y want to do and y will call him next Thursday.

Also Re | Daniel Craig Says ' Time To Die' Is His Sign Off In "best Possible Way"

Advertisement

Pierce Brosnan said that when he got a call from makers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson were on line. Barbara was crying and she said we are sorry. Pierce Brosnan furr ded that Michael was stoic when he told Pierce that he was a great as James Bond and thanked him. actor furr mentioned he replied very calmly with a thank you and goodbye and that was it. In interview, he said he was utterly shocked with how it all went down.

Also Re | Daniel Craig's ' Time To Die' Makers To Auction Clapboard For COVID-19 Relief Fund

Advertisement

Pierce Brosnan in James Bond's movies

negotiations for Pierce Brosnan’s fifth James Bond movie came to an end because he wanted more money for fifth film. makers n eventually decided to go with a gritty Daniel Craig as James Bond. Pierce Brosnan h featured in four James Bond’s movies, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, World Is t Eugh and Die Ar Day. Die Ar Day was Pierce Brosnan’s last movie as James Bond which released in 2002.

Also Re | Daniel Craig's ' Time To Die' To Have A Reshoot After B Test Screening?

Advertisement

Daniel Craig me his debut as nt 007 with 2007 movie Casi Royale. Daniel Craig will w reprise his role of James Bond in upcoming Time To Die. It will be Daniel Craig’s fifth film as British secret service nt, James Bond.

22:31 IST, June 8th 2020