Pierce Brosnan says next James Bond should be British

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a “given” that Daniel Craig’s successor should be British.

It comes following concerns that the franchise will not be British anymore in the wake of Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control over the 007 character.

In February, the US film and television production and distribution studio announced it will be co-owners with Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who have produced the Bond films together since Brosnan’s first movie – 1995’s GoldenEye.

Fashion For Relief Gala – Red Carpet – London — Pierce Brosnan played James Bond in four films (Ian West/PA)

Speaking to The Telegraph, Brosnan said: “I thought it was coming for some time I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael.

“It takes great courage for them to let go, they will still have a say in matters, I hope that (Amazon) handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect.”

Irish actor Brosnan, 71, who played Bond in four films, added that…