Pierce Brosnan explained why the James Bond producers including Barbara Broccoli had 'great courage' when dealing with Amazon MGM Studios.

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.”

James Bond – now under the creative control of Amazon Studios following its buy-out of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – will remain a man and British (or the Commonwealth), according to UK media.

Pierce Brosnan addressed the notion that he could return to portraying James Bond in a recent interview and said, "Of course, how could I not be interested? But it's a delicate situation now."

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.

I thought it was coming for some time I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael,” Brosnan tells The Telegraph. “It takes great courage for them to let go. They will still have a say in matters.

Pierce Brosnan has urged Amazon to treat James Bond with ‘dignity’ and ‘respect’. The 007 legend, who played Bond in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough and Die Another Day between 1995 and 2002,

After Amazon claimed complete creative control over the James Bond franchise, Pierce Brosnan weighs in on whether Bond will be an American.

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan feels sad the franchise has moved under the control of Amazon but hopes the company treat it with "dignity and respect". Longtime Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.