'New Comedy Movie's Impromptu James Bond Easter Egg: Ex-007 Star Surprises with Unscripted Ad-Lib!'
Pierce Brosnan, the former 007 star, ad-libbed a James Bond reference in a new comedy movie, The Out-Laws Premiering on Netflix on July 7, this article explains Brosnan's time as James Bond
The Out-Laws star Pierce Brosnan unveils that he came up with the Bond reference in the Netflix action-comedy. Premiered on July 7, the movie revolves around Owen, a bank manager portrayed by Adam DeVine, who uncovers the possibility that his fiancée's parents, Billy and Lilly (played by Brosnan and Ellen Barkin), may be the notorious criminals called the Ghost Bandits. Despite portraying a character opposite to his iconic role as James Bond, Brosnan incorporated a moment in the film where Owen mimics the famous James Bond pose while holding a gun, to which Lilly comments that he resembles the legendary superspy.
In a recent interview with the Boston Herald, Brosnan details his involvement in The Out-Laws cast and sheds light on the James Bond reference in the movie. He discloses that the idea was completely his own, having encountered the scene in the script and recognizing the opportunity to pay homage to his former role. Brosnan recalls knowing that his suggestion would undoubtedly feature in the final cut "as soon as I said it." Please find his complete statement below.
Pierce Brosnan's Time As James Bond Explained
: The idea was entirely mine and not mentioned in the original text. Although there was a gun gag, it did not specify that Adam should replicate James Bond's iconic pose. However, once he struck that pose, the scripted lines became irrelevant, and the moment I suggested it, I instantly knew it had to be included in the film. It simply felt like a remarkable moment.
Throughout the years, several actors have taken on the iconic role of James Bond. The character, first introduced in Ian Fleming's spy novel series, made his onscreen debut in 1962's Dr. No, where he was portrayed by Sean Connery. Connery continued to portray Bond in multiple films before eventually stepping down from the franchise, paving the way for George Lazenby to take over the mantle.
After both Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton took their turns as the iconic character, Brosnan finally stepped into the role. He made his debut in 1995's GoldenEye, which later became the famous Nintendo 64 game of the same name. In the following decade, Brosnan portrayed Bond in several films including Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002).
However, the Bond franchise was rebooted in 2006 with Daniel Craig taking on the role in Casino Royale. Since then, Brosnan has showcased his acting skills in a variety of genres such as musicals (Mamma Mia!), dramas (The Ghost Writer), and comedies (Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga). With The Out-Laws blending action and comedy, it's no surprise that Brosnan would jump at the chance to pay homage to the iconic role that helped launch his career.
Source: Boston Herald
