Pierce Brosnan Says Cillian Murphy Would Be “Magnificent” As James Bond; ‘Oppenheimer’ Star Not So Sure

"I think I'm a bit old for that," the 47-year-old Oppenheimer responds.

March 8, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Matthew Smith

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So says formerJames BondactorPierce Brosnanabout who should take over the role of 007.

Well, not so fast, Murphy responded last night at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles.

Brosnans stint as Bond was followed, from 2006 to 2021, by Daniel Craig in the role.

Pierce Brosnan and Cillian Murphy 2024 Oscar Wilde Awards

Pierce Brosnan and Cillian Murphy 2024 Oscar Wilde AwardsGetty Images

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The awards event was held at the Santa Monica offices of Bad Robot Productions.