Pierce Brosnan backs 'Fantastic Beasts' star for next James Bond, predicts fans will be 'blown away'

Pierce Brosnan is throwing in his two cents into the conversation regarding who should be chosen to play the next James Bond, nearly 25 years after he last played the iconic character.During a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the 73-year-old actor said he is following along with the public as "an audience member," adding he is just as "eager" as everyone else "to see who is going to play this epic role of cinematic history." He did however give one actor a special shout out."All the men who are on the list now are actors I admire," he said."Callum, Callum Turner is someone I’ve worked with, and he’s so strong.
They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film.They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men."While he doesn't know who will take on the iconic role next, Brosnan wishes whoever is chosen "the very best of life and strength and courage."Brosnan wishes whoever takes over as the next James Bond strength.
(Karwai Tang/WireImage)FORMER BOND GIRL SAYS NEXT 007 SHOULD BE 'ANOTHER GORGEOUS MAN' AS JAMES BOND DECISIONBrosnan first appeared as agent 007 in the 1995 movie, "GoldenEye," having taken over the reigns from Timothy Dalton.He appeared in his final Bond movie in 2002 with the release of "Die Another Day," and was replaced by Daniel Craig in the 2006 movie, "Casino Royale."Craig starred as James Bond in six films, before hanging up his badge following the release of "No Time to Die" in 2021.Brosnan began his tenure as James Bond in 1995 with the release of "GoldenEye." (Keith Hamshere/Getty Images)"You know, it’s hard to tell who it would be, but I eagerly await to hear the news and the celebration of the next James Bond," Brosnan said.In addition to a new actor playing Bond, the film is also getting a new director in Denis Villeneuve, who will be taking over the franchise, which excites Brosnan.Craig hung up his badge in 2021 with the release of "No Time to Die." (Greg Williams/Eon Productions via Getty Images)GET ENTERTAIN...