- Pierce Brosnan says that the next James Bond must be played by a male actor, despite suggesting in 2019 that a woman in the role would be “exhilarating”.
- The actor, who starred in four Bond films, expressed excitement to see a new man bring “new life” to the character following Daniel Craig's departure from the franchise.
- Dame Helen Mirren, Brosnan's co-star, supported his opinion, saying that James Bond “has to be a guy” as it “just doesn't work” otherwise.
- Brosnan portrayed Bond in the 1990s and early 2000s, featuring in films such as GoldenEye and Die Another Day.
- Speculation is ongoing regarding who will replace Craig, with actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callum Turner being mentioned as potential candidates.
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