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.”

Pierce Brosnan has said that the next James Bond actor should be a British star, amid concerns that the 007 franchise will no longer be British following Amazon's takeover

Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan said it is a "given" that the next James Bond should be British. His comments come after the concerns that the franchise will not be British anymore in the wake of Amazon MGM Studios, reports Mirror.

The Irish actor insists the next James Bond must be British, dismissing rumours of an American 007, and supports Amazon-MGM’s takeover of the franchise. View on euronews

News came in last month that longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have passed on complete creative control of the spy franchise to Amazon MGM Studios. Though Wilson and Broccoli would remain co-owners.

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan believes Daniel Craig's successor as 007 should br British. The actor's comments come as it is thought the film saga might drift from its roots following Amazon MGM Studios' involvement in leading the future of the franchise.

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.

Pierce Brosnan may have hung up his laser wristwatch, underwater rebreather, and X-ray sunglasses since parting ways with the James Bond franchise, but he still has a few thoughts on the future of the spy films.

Amazon’s new James Bond franchise definitely has potential, but it comes with some major obstacles that it needs to overcome in order to succeed.

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.

James Bond is one of the most famous literary and movie characters of all time. The Bond film franchise is one of the longest-running ones (it started in 1962 with Dr. No), which goes to show just how important James Bond is as a pop culture icon.