Pierce Brosnan GoldenEye Live Watchalong: Behind-The-scenes, Advice To Daniel Craig & A Return?

Join Esquire UK and Pierce Brosnan for a live ‘GoldenEye’ watchalong as we join the actor from his home in Hawaii.

The idea is simple: press play on GoldenEye (rental options are listed below) at the same moment as Pierce, and listen along to his play-by-play analysis and commentary in real-time.

GoldenEye, as well as being Brosnan's 007 debut, was also hailed as a huge return to form for the James Bond franchise by critics. It was nominated for two BAFTAs and brought in over $355 million at the box office.

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[NigelCharlesworth]

This is the sort of place Bond would retire to.

[gazorbo.]

Marvelous
0:00 - Greetings
1:45 - Technical difficulties
2:30 - Go, MGM and UA history
3:00 - Iconic walk across the screen
3:18 - Opening sequence stunt
5:40 - "and this is my introduction as James Bond..."
6:00 - Anxiety, high expectation, Remington Steele
7:08 - A great director, Martin Campbell
8:17 - Sean Connery & Roger Moore influence, Goldfinder memory
10:34 - Gottfried John
10:54 - Let the stunt men do it
13:08 - "God help this is recording"
13:12 - Opening Title sequence
15:55 - New James Bond High stakes
17:52 - Monte Carlo chase sequence
18:40 - Sean Connery & Roger Moore influence
19:35 - DB7 incident
20:50 - Famke Janssen & "Bond, James Bond"
24:34 - "Boy, I hope this works Esquire ... how is everyone doing so far?"
24:55 - Where foes golden eye rank?
25:48 - Script change?
26:22 - Famke Janssen
26:40 - Gun barrel sequence
27:32 - Monte Carlo harbour
30:27 - Space weapon control center
30:38 - Kept any memorabilia?
31:22 - Alan Cumming
31:42 - Isabella
32:26 - "Still rolling? ... Wake up!"
34:09 - Daniel Craig
35:43 - Remington Steele contract, Living Dayligths audition
38:39 - Derek Meddings, Samantha Bond
40:30 - Judy Dench and Leavesden Studios
43:02 - Goldeneye longevity, and the video game
45:25 - Roger Moore visiting the set
46:37 - Cassandra Harris, For Your Eyes Only
48:44 - Judy Dench, M
49:39 - Omega watch
50:03 - "Are we still rolling ... the wife's got me out in the garden"
50:24 - Lindy Hemming, costume designer
51:21 - Michael Wilson (producer) and other good fellows
52:47 - Quentin Tarantino & Martinis, Desmond Llewelyn, comeback as Q?
54:58 - The humour
58:56 - Surfing in Die Another Day
1:02:06 - Very first day of filming, Robbie Coltrane, Minnie Driver, the finger, finding the performance
1:06:15 - Pool scene, stealing from Sean and Roger, trust oneself
1:07:26 - "Oh Boy I hope this is working ... it's good to share these stories with you, I love this film, I love all the actors in the film"
1:08:50 - On the back-lot
1:09:35 - [humming music]
1:10:36 - Challenging scenes, Sean Bean fight
1:12:51 - Aston Martin Vanquish
1:17:00 - "Are we rolling ... Tea? Wine? Cocktail? As I said, I don't watch myself"
1:18:29 - First time the camera rolled, see 1:02:06
1:19:20 - Return as a villain?
1:20:47 - When did you feel you nailed the James Bond character?
1:22:29 - Classic shot, Keith Hamshere
1:22:54 - Tank sequence, Gary Powell
1:25:39 - Most challenging stunt
1:27:45 - "There was Sean Connery"
1:29:40 - Tank sequence again
1:32:01 - "I think I have ran out of stories"
1:32:57 - What Bond characteristic has stuck with you in personal life?
1:34:16 - Shirley Bassey
1:36:37 - "I think it's time for a kiss"
1:37:25 - The BMW
1:39:18 - Bond with a full beard?
1:40:20 - Thomas Crown Affair
1:40:51 - Do anything different?
1:41:41 - "Wow, that a lot of kissing ... get a tea, open another bottle"
1:44:16 - Being a fan of the [Bond] movies, reading the scripts...
1:46:06 - Daniel Craig's Bond ... Matt Damon's Jason Bourne
1:47:40 - Daily wonderment on set
1:48:40 - Roger and Sean's Bonds, George Lazenby
1:52:24 - Skiing sequence in Chamonix
1:54:52 - "Encryption in Progress"
1:55:06 - Doing commentary
1:56:59 - Getting hurt filming
2:04:00 - The dish sequence, meeting Keely
2:05:11 - Sean Bean
2:07:22 - Wayne Michaels (stuntman) met his wife on the set
2:07:30 - Another kiss and new adventures to be told
2:09:19 - That's if folks

[kalkella]

It's incredible that he remembers his stunt mans full name on a 25 year old film. Class act all the way.

[marksieve]

Got to give Pierce credit for doing this. Many actors are not comfortable doing interviews, nor watching their own films. He must have been wishing at times for the movie to end, (as he did check the timer several times). But he hung in there, totally unscripted, and it was fascinating to see Pierce Brosnan relate his experiences as Bond. Good for him. He also referred to obvious current events several times and I think he wanted to contribute in some way to help entertain people for a couple of hours. As he described his take on Bond himself....he was a "hybrid" of sorts. He could play a scene seriously, and could also very easily play another for laughs. It's been said that his films after GoldenEye had weaker scripts and didn't serve him well. There may be truth to that, but Pierce Brosnan certainly looked and sounded the part, and was a very convincing Bond....regardless of the invisible Aston. He deserves a hearty round of applause for appearing from his home to entertain us.
Cheers sir.

[FreeWhilly]

One for the history books remembered him doing this during COVID. It was so cool to watch this live with him at the time I was so thrilled. It was during lock down and we couldn't leave the house so this made me smile so much that day. Thanks Pierce 👍.

[sharpo]

I met you 25 years or so ago. I was performing at a kid's party in Malibu and you were there hanging with some other Hollywood elite. You came over to the performers and told us that you started in theater too. You shook all our hands and told us we were doing a great job. I couldn't believe that James Bond shook my hand. You were then and are now a wonderful gentleman and a fantastic actor. My favorite Bond.

[Ericake]

Let's not forget Goldeneye also spawned the best movie video game ever made

[TralfazConstruction]

Keep in mind that he spoke knowledgeably and unflaggingly for _two hours_ . What a privilege this was to have watched/listened to _the_ man, live.

[Brian-SoCal]

Feb 2024 and just discovering this. Really appreciate him taking the time to do this. 🙂👍🏾

[danielclyde]

He grew up on Sean Connery, I grew upon Pierce Brosnan. What a classy man.

[edwardb]

Goldeneye-The movie that saved the James Bond franchise.

[TheKomentor]

Can't believe 25 years have passed since Golden Eye. Wasn't that long ago in my mind.

[Melvinwacko]

He should do audio books, his voice is so relaxing and soothing.

[agataswierc]

Thank you Pierce Brosnan. It was a pleasure to watch GoldenEye with you.

[tvolution]

Found this strangely relaxing. Think it was cause Pierce is so chilled here. For someone like me who loves this film and has got such nostalgia for it, this was quite the treat.

[Rudey]

I still rate GoldenEye as one of the best Bond films.

[gauravtributes]

The fact that he was a bit uncomfortable and still want to do this made it more appreciative. Love the tidbits about GoldenEye and Die another Day. So many things i didn't knew about his film's before.

[terryhaircastle]

Brosnan killing it here - like a wise old cat in a hawaiian shirt.

His musings are hilarious and he's clearly an absolute gent - long live Brosnan!!! 👑

[gustavosnow]

This film totally marked my childhood. I grew up wanting to be Pierce Brosnan and I still have him as an idol today, for me, the best James Bond that ever existed.

[DirectorToby]

This was perfect Sunday evening entertainment. I loved his honesty. Pierce showed here he is truly a class act.