Pierce Brosnan might be 72, but he'd come out of spy retirement "in a heartbeat" if new James Bond director Denis Villeneuve wanted him.

Veteran star Pierce Brosnan, who famously portrayed popular British intelligence agent James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, has quipped about playing a senior 007 in the upcoming movie in the movie series based on the fictitious character created by author Ian Fleming.

James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has shared his advice for the next 007, describing it as a 'life-changing' role. The long-running franchise has seen seven iterations of the iconic secret agent, including Brosnan who played the character from 1994-2004.