Pierce Brosnan's Upcoming Movie Is The Next Best Thing To An Older James Bond (If The Sequel Happens)

Summary Pierce Brosnan's role in Thursday Murder Club could be a chance for a Bond-esque performance.

The success of the book series sets the stage for cinematic sequels following the group's mystery-solving.

An "Old Man Bond" movie is unlikely, so Brosnan's role in the murder mystery film offers a glimpse at this character type.

Pierce Brosnan has signed onto a new mystery film that, if it justifies a sequel, could be the closest audiences ever get to an old James Bond film. While Pierce Brosnan had already been an established actor before he took on the role of James Bond, his starring role in the series elevated him in the pantheon of movie stars. Since his departure from the franchise, he's continued to appear across various other projects. One of his next movies will pair him with Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley in a surprising murder mystery.

The adaptation of a critically acclaimed book also means the subsequent sequels could be produced with the same cast. Given the franchise potential of the project, Brosnan might find himself set up for a new series to fit alongside his previous projects. While it may not be a spy film or an action movie, the mystery film could be a good chance to see the actor play with the kind of characteristics Brosnan previously brought to one of his best roles.

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Thursday Murder Club 2 Will Give Pierce Brosnan A Bond-Esque Role

Thursday Murder Club Could Be A Major Mystery Series For Brosnan

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Thursday Murder Club features Pierce Brosnan in a rash but charming role that feels reminiscent of the skills he showcased as James Bond. This could set up the prospective sequel to be the closest thing audiences will ever get to an older version of his take on Bond. As reported by Screen Rant, Netflix's upcoming film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club will be directed and written by Chris Columbus. The film will star Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley as Elizabeth, Ron, and Ibrahim respectively.

The novel follows four retired friends — Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce, who has yet to be cast — who find themselves investigating a murder. A former Union organizer, Ron is a charming if verbose character in the novel. It's a good chance for Brosnan to pull out the charms he perfected in previous roles like James Bond. However, Ron also has a dogged loyalty to him that makes him particularly dangerous to those who would hurt his friends and family. Ron could be an ideal role for Brosnan, utilizing the full scope of his skills as a performer.

Thursday Murder Club's Huge Book Success Means A Sequel Is Possible

How The Thursday Murder Club Could Become A Major Netflix Franchise

Written by Richard Osman, The Thursday Murder Club has proven to be a big hit for the author. More commonly known in the UK as the host of game shows like House of Games and Pointless, The Thursday Murder Club was the first novel by Osman. It immediately became a critical and commercial success, spawning several sequel stories that carried on the group's mystery-solving exploits. Follow-up entries in the series include titles like The Man Who Died Twice and The Last Devil to Die, which share a naming style with the James Bond series.

The massive success of the book series could set the stage for follow-ups to the cinematic version of The Thursday Murder Club. If the film adaptation is well-received, it could create a complimentary mystery series to go alongside the Knives Out films. While Ron isn't a secret agent in the books, Elizabeth's time with MI6 sets up an espionage element that could potentially be more pronounced in the cinematic adaptation. This could set up Brosnan to play someone within the same tonal orbit as James Bond.

Originally released in 2020, The Thursday Murder Club has already generated three sequels. The fifth entry in the series is set to be released in 2025.

Why A Proper "Old Man Bond" Movie Is Unlikely To Ever Happen

An Old James Bond Could Be An Ideal Role For Pierce Brosnan

This is likely the best chance audiences will have to see an older version of a James Bond-type character. Films like Logan and comics like TMNT: The Last Ronin highlight how engaging an exploration of how an established action hero adjusts to old age. James Bond would be a fascinating version of that story, something that was touched upon in the latter Daniel Craig-entries of the franchise like No Time to Die. However, a full-length film focusing primarily on that would be interesting — and also unlikely.

A lot of the appeal of James Bond films comes from seeing the secret agent sneak, seduce, and subdue his way through veritable armies of villains and minions. It's a young man's series, given the amount of stunts and action required. Even films that delved into those aging elements featured a James Bond who was still capable of holding his own. In-universe, an aged Bond would likely be forcibly retired or moved into a larger position. An "Old Man" James Bond movie would be fascinating, but fans will likely still get a taste of those character vibes with Brosnan's role in The Thursday Murder Club.

Source: Screen Rant