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Pierce Brosnan Breaks Silence with Frank Verdict on James Bond Frontrunner

Brosnan praises Turner’s presence and says other actors in the 007 race have longevity and strong screen appeal.

  • Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan endorsed Callum Turner as a strong contender for the iconic spy role, telling Vanity Fair he is "eagerly" awaiting the next casting announcement.
  • The race to replace the previous Bond actor has intensified, with Turner and Slow Horses star Jack Lowden emerging as frontrunners; prediction markets recently showed Turner surging ahead.
  • Director Denis Villeneuve will helm the upcoming 26th Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios, a choice Brosnan described as transformative: "I think we are going to be blown away."
  • Brosnan and Turner previously worked together on the 2017 film The Only Living Boy in New York; Brosnan now considers himself merely an "audience member" watching the current search.
  • While discussing the franchise, Brosnan acknowledged "conflict" regarding the series, referencing Helen Mirren's past criticism of sexism while maintaining room for creative interpretation within Bond creator Ian Fleming's world.
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Town & Country broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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