James Bond – now under the creative control of Amazon Studios following its buy-out of producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson – will remain a man and British (or the Commonwealth), according to UK media.

Pierce Brosnan has declared it is a "given" that the next James Bond should be British, amid growing concerns over Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control of the iconic franchise. The 71-year-old actor played 007 in four films,

Former 007 himself, Pierce Brosnan, has given his verdict on the recent news of Amazon MGM's takeover of the James Bond franchise. In a new interview with the Sunday Telegraph, Brosnan said that he believes it is the "right decision" for long-term producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson to step back and hand creative control to Amazon.

Brosnan, 71, has now seemingly thrown his hat into the ring after being asked whether he would want to reprise the role. The Irish actor played Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002 – GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough and Die Another Day.

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a "given" that Daniel Craig's successor should be British.

With Amazon MGM Studios gaining creative control of the James Bond franchise, who will emerge as the next 007?

Actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a "given" that the next James Bond should be British. In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, the former Bond also said he thought it was the "right decision" for the franchise's long-standing producers to hand creative control to Amazon.

Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has said it is a "given" that Daniel Craig's successor should be British.