OLDEN-EYE

Pierce is open to role as retired spy in new 007 film

- BY CASEY COOPER-FISKE

PIERCE Brosnan has hinted he could “entertain” returning to the James Bond film franchise as a retired agent.

The 72-year-old Navan actor, who played 007 in four films from 1995 to 2002, ruled out returning to the role of the active secret agent, but said he was open to appearing in a project related to the franchise.

In an interview with British GQ, Brosnan said: “Of course, people ask about Bond — ‘would you?’ and whatever - but that's another man's job. But the possibilities of working within that film, entertaining...