Brosnan 'wanted' $42 million' to play Bond again
16/02/2005 - 09:57:25Pierce Brosnan was dropped from playing James Bond because he demanded $42m (€31.9m) to reprise his role as the superspy for a fifth time.
Producers balked at the demand and axed the 51-year-old Irishman - in favour of finding a new 007 for the upcoming 21st Bond blockbuster Casino Royale.
Brosnan has spoken of being "surprised, disappointed and saddened" that 'Die another day', which grossed $456m (€348m) will be his last outing as 007 - but claims his wage "was an honest fee in terms of how much blood, sweat and tears I put into the role".
But industry magazine Variety's editor-in-chief Peter Bart says Brosnan "priced himself out of the market" with a reported "compensation package" that "would total north of $40 million".
