Has Pierce Brosnan played his last Bond?
Bad news for Pierce Brosnan. Following my report of disagreements between the scriptwriters and the production company of the next James Bond film, Spy hears that the spat has been resolved – leaving the 50-year-old Irish actor out in the cold. Writers Andrew Neal and Robert Wade have convinced producer Barbara Broccoli (above) of the merits of an old-style Bond flick, despite her preference for an effects-driven blockbuster. “Without all the special effects, the film will work best with a young, fresh actor,” explains a well-placed industry insider. “Andrew and Robert have at last persuaded everyone at the production company, Eon, that a traditional Bond is the way forward. So now it looks like Brosnan’s services won’t be required.” Not, adds my source, that Brosnan was especially popular with the producer anyway. “Barbara was annoyed when Brosnan complained to the press about being snubbed. Apparently he was also demanding a Tom-Cruise-level paycheck, but I don’t think he’s quite in
