Pierce Brosnan responds to rumors of Cillian Murphy as the next James Bond, calling him “magnificent” as 007 at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA.
The former Bond star reacts to rumours Murphy could be the next 007 at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA.
Brosnan expressed to the BBC that Cillian would excel as James Bond in Her Majesty’s Secret Service. There are speculations about Murphy being considered for the role, although rumors regarding the next Bond actor have always circulated.
Brosnan made these remarks during the annual Oscar Wilde awards, which honor Irish creative talent in Los Angeles. The event took place at JJ Abrams’s Bad Robot Productions in Santa Monica, where Murphy was also present. Murphy is the frontrunner for the Best Actor award at the 96th Oscar awards for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Regarding the Bond rumors, Murphy mentioned he hadn’t heard them himself and admitted he hadn’t really considered the possibility of winning an Academy Award: “I just want to go in and have a good time.”
He faces competition from Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Colman Domingo (Rustin), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction).
Murphy also discussed his son Aran, 16, who is making his film debut in Taika Waititi’s Klara And The Sun.
“I’m incredibly proud of him; he’s a fantastic actor,” he informed reporters on the Irish-themed green carpet, noting that Aran didn’t require his father’s guidance.
Brosnan expressed his deep gratitude for receiving an Oscar Wilde award in recognition of his contributions to the film and television industry.
He commended the strong connection between Ireland and America, recalling his move to the US in 1982 “with hope and determination… and then landed a role on the drama series Remington Steele.”
Reflecting on Ireland’s abundant talent, he shared with the BBC, “We hail from a land of poetry… they are exceptional storytellers.”
This year, among the honorees were Richie Baneham, an Irish visual effects supervisor, and Molly Shannon, an Irish-American actress and comedian.
Shannon, renowned for her breakout on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the 1990s, expressed deep gratitude, stating, “I am profoundly moved… I feel a strong bond with Ireland.”
Baneham, a two-time Oscar winner, humorously remarked, “I keep hearing about being overshadowed by James Bond (Brosnan) – yet, I remember him as Remington Steele.”
Baneham secured his initial Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on the 2009 film Avatar and clinched another win in the same category last year for its highly anticipated sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron, the director of both films, bestowed the honor upon Baneham.
Additionally, Baneham is currently involved in the production of the third Avatar installment, slated for release in December 2025.
In discussions with the BBC regarding this year’s Oscars contenders, he expressed a fondness for the visual effects nominee Godzilla Minus One, citing its status as a “small movie”. He characterized Oppenheimer as “a monumental undertaking” and expressed hopes for Cillian’s success at the upcoming awards ceremony.
However, his top recommendation was “Poor Things,” emphasizing its refreshing approach to filmmaking. Notably, the film boasts significant Irish involvement, including producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures, alongside star Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos.
With a remarkable 11 Oscar nominations, Poor Things sets a new record for Irish-produced films.
Brosnan’s endorsement of Murphy as 007 has stirred up plenty of excitement and speculation within the Bond community. Known for his suave acting and captivating screen presence, Murphy could bring a fresh take to the role. With Brosnan’s seal of approval, it’s exciting to ponder the possibility of a new face for the esteemed secret agent. What do you think? Do you agree that Murphy would be magnificent as 007?
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