Pierce Brosnan: More Time For Art Lessons

Brosnan, unshackled at last from the stigma of James Bond

The Reeler was very sad to hear that Pierce Brosnan will no longer be carrying the James Bond franchise's suave-ass mantle through future films. Rumors to this effect have circulated around New York for well over a year now, but Brosnan seems to be cool with it:

His departure from the role was a "titanic jolt to the system," says Brosnan, followed by "a great sense of calm."

"I thought. ... I can do anything I want to do now. I'm not beholden to them or anyone. I'm not shackled by some contracted image. So there was a sense of liberation."

And if 52-year-old Brosnan's inner peace is not enough of a silver lining for you, today's news also calls attention to the actor's Web site—a delightfully self-serving pastiche of artifacts and aggrandizement that may forever redefine the standard for celebrity navel-gazing. Did you know that Brosnan "commands respect as one of the film world's most varied, adventurous and skilled dramatic actors"? Or that he is an "accomplished artist"? If you do not believe him, ask him. Or his wife. Or just check out his gallery to judge a master at work.

Nope, no shackles for Brosnan. Just stunning work like Mr. Matisse at Bedtime & His Mom and the awe-inspiring Self-Fish (right). Seriously--fuck James Bond. This is where it is at.



Comments

From the looks of some of the art that he wants $1000+ for a *print* of, apparently the eye isn't so golden after all.


Congrats on throwing off the Bond bondage. I always thought that role has held you back from creating more and better work. Although, I suppose it has paid very well. I have always liked Remmington Steele and Dante's Peak and The Nephew. Im looking forward to seeing the Matador. Good luck on your life in Hawaii.


I think it does not matter if you are not james bond anymore, you are the coolest, besides you are the best bond of them all!


It kind of sad that he will no longer be Bond. I think the franchaise will go down hill but I'm happy he can do what he wants. He so amazing.


From the first time we saw Pierce Bronson in Remington Steele, we knew he would be perfect in the role of 007. It sounds like the ending of that role was not handled professionally by the producers. What a STINKING SHAME. They just lost all of this family’s future ticket and gaming revenue. We wish Pierce Bronson well, and look forward to his future projects.


A absolute shame that Brosnan was not given one last shot with the 007 role. Its goodbye bond and maybe hello to Remington Steele, that will outclass James Bond



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