Pierce Brosnan has insisted the next 007 in the James Bond franchise must be a Brit. The former 007 has also spoken out about his concerns for Bond going forward now that Amazon have taken the reins and says he hopes that the property’s new owners treat it with “respect” and “dignity.”

Pierce Brosnan is shaking and stirring up his role in the world of espionage. After famously playing agent James Bond in four films, Brosnan is now heading up an intelligence agency in Black Bag, the new film from Steven Soderbergh.

Pierce Brosnan revealed his top requirement for the next person to portray James Bond. The former Bond actor shared his thoughts on the franchise’s future while also discussing his impact on the film series in a new interview.