In previous posts over the last year or so I’ve mentioned that I was disappointed about the studios decision not to bring Pierce Brosnan back as James Bond again for the upcoming new Bond film. I personally thought (while not the best ever) he was a solid James Bond.
However, now it’s being reported that the real reason Brosnan was axed from the role was because of his INSANE salary demands. The good folks over at IMDB give us the following bit of lunacy:
Pierce Brosnan was dropped from playing James Bond because he demanded $42 million to reprise his role as the superspy for a fifth time. Producers balked at the demand and axed the 51-year-old Irishman – in favor of finding a new 007 for the upcoming 21st Bond blockbuster Casino Royale. Brosnan has spoken of being “surprised, disappointed and saddened”.
Yeah, if I thought I could squeeze $42 million out of someone, only to discover they weren’t stupid enough to give it to me I’d be “surprised, disappointed and saddened” too. Then, Brosnan had the nerve to go on and make this idiotic remark:
but (Bronsnan) claims his wage “was an honest fee in terms of how much blood, sweat and tears I put into the role”
I swear these actors must live in some kind of Oz like fantasy land. You know what Brosnan, I know a woman who works with drug addicted teens and their parents. She puts in FAR more hours than you and WAY more “blood, sweat and tears” than you ever will. At the end of the day she saves kids lives and takes home less than $40,000 a year.
You lead a privileged life Mr. Brosnan (as do all big Hollywood actors). Just appreciate and be eternally grateful for it. Don’t you dare shoot off your mouth and talk to us about how much you “deserve” to be paid $42 million for acting in a movie.
