I Asked Michael Fassbender About Working With Bond Actor Pierce Brosnan On New Spy Movie Black Bag, And His Funny 007 Joke Did Not Disappoint

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Although it might still be some time until the 26th James Bond movie hits theaters, this weekend brings a fresh spy flick to the screen. Not only does it feature Pierce Brosnan, a former 007, but also two actors who have been mentioned as potential Bond replacements: Michael Fassbender and Regé-Jean Page. In their interviews about working with Brosnan, Fassbender came up with a witty Bond reference that’s too entertaining to keep to ourselves.

Before the upcoming theater release of “Black Bag” on Friday, March 14, the film directed by Steven Soderbergh is generating positive chatter among critics (and our “Black Bag” critique awarded it a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars). However, here’s Michael Fassbender’s humorous take on collaborating with Pierce Brosnan:

(Informal and conversational style)
Just days before the big premiere of “Black Bag,” Steven Soderbergh’s latest masterpiece is already generating a lot of buzz among critics (and our review gave it a whopping 4.5 stars!). But what about working with Pierce Brosnan? Here’s Michael Fassbender on the funny side of their collaboration:

He always has someone by his side, and when he enters a room, it’s as if James Bond is there – the music plays. It took some time to get accustomed to this with Keith.

As a film enthusiast, Michael Fassbender’s acting prowess leaves me almost convinced, but knowing his jovial nature during interviews, I suspect there isn’t a man named Keith trailing Pierce Brosnan to play the iconic 007 theme song together. If only it were true, it would certainly make for an amusing spectacle!

In the course of our conversation, Regé-Jean Page mentioned that Pierce Brosnan played the head of the intelligence agency where his character, James Stokes, worked in the movie. He said this as a part of our discussion.

We caught a glimpse of the audience anticipation since as soon as Pierce stepped onto set, there was a subtle wave through the team, much like a ripple on a street between a car and a building. Everyone is eager to witness what Pierce will add to a spy film, and his enthusiasm for the role is palpable. So, you could say, it’s an electrifying atmosphere.

In our conversation with Cate Blanchett, she shared an experience that felt somewhat familiar. She mentioned that when Pierce Brosnan appeared on set for their scenes, it was as if the room’s temperature shifted dramatically. What a delight for the actors, filmmakers, and crew indeed! Pierce Brosnan has certainly made a name for himself in action films since parting ways with 007 in 2002, starring in Die Another Day. However, there’s a unique charm to witnessing him in one of the upcoming spy thriller movies in 2025, portraying an entirely new character. And let me tell you, sharing the screen with some potential future Bonds, like Daniel Craig, just adds to the excitement!

In “Black Bag”, Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett portray a spy couple, with Blanchett as Kathryn suspected of treason. Fassbender’s character, George, investigates her actions secretly from within their alliance. Supporting cast includes Naomie Harris, known for her role as Eve Moneypenny in the Bond series, Tom Burke from “Mad Max: Fury Road”, and Marisa Abela from “Back To Black”.

The latest news about James Bond is that Amazon-MGM has now taken over management of the franchise, as Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, longtime producers, have decided to step down. Don’t forget to catch the original espionage tale in theaters this Friday when Black Bag premieres.

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2025-03-14 04:07