Brosnan said the new direction for the long-running franchise took “great courage” from producers Broccoli and Wilson, adding that it was “the right decision.” “In this

Pierce Brosnan still holds dear his turn as 007 in the James Bond franchise and hopes that the property’s new owners treat it with “respect” and “dignity.”

Just as former political leaders are constantly asked about current events, so previous James Bond actors can set their watch to when they'll be asked who should follow in their footsteps and play the next 007.