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.”

Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan says the next 007 must be British as Amazon MGM Studios take control over the historic franchise. Brosnan spoke to The Telegraph, saying that it’s “a given” that a British actor should take up the 007 mantle.

Actor Pierce Brosnan has described his # 1 rule for the new James Bond. The actor playing the iconic character can't be American. According to The Telegraph, Brosnan, who played Bond for seven years,