Pierce Brosnan has weighed in on why he thinks the James Bond sale to Amazon MGM Studios was the "right decision." Brosnan led the franchise as 007 from 1995 to 2002, beginning with "GoldenEye." In 2025,

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.”

Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan says the next 007 must be British as Amazon MGM Studios take control over the historic franchise. Brosnan spoke to The Telegraph, saying that it’s “a given” that a British actor should take up the 007 mantle.