Challenges Faced by Pierce Brosnan: Obstacles and Turning Points
Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Pierce Brosnan. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer best known for portraying James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. He was the fifth actor to take on the iconic role of the fictional secret agent in the James Bond film series. He also starred in multiple James Bond video games.
1986: Remington Steele Renewed
In 1986, because Pierce Brosnan was offered the role of James Bond, the publicity improved Remington Steele's ratings and it was renewed.
1987: Timothy Dalton Hired for Bond
In 1987, because Pierce Brosnan was contractually required to return to Remington Steele, Eon Productions hired Timothy Dalton for The Living Daylights.
1987: Filming The Deceivers
In 1987, while filming "The Deceivers" in Rajasthan, Harris became seriously ill.
1989: Timothy Dalton in Licence to Kill
In 1989, Timothy Dalton starred in Licence to Kill.
December 1991: Death of Cassandra Harris
In December 1991, Cassandra Harris died after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, deeply affecting Brosnan.
1991: Proposed Dalton Film Cancelled
In 1991, legal disputes resulted in the cancellation of a proposed third Dalton film, putting the Bond series on hiatus.
October 2004: Brosnan Considered Himself Dismissed from Bond Role
In October 2004, Pierce Brosnan said he considered himself dismissed from the James Bond role.
February 2005: Brosnan Announced End of Bond Tenure
In February 2005, Pierce Brosnan posted on his website that he was finished with the James Bond role.
June 2013: Death of Charlotte Brosnan
On June 28, 2013, Brosnan's adopted daughter Charlotte died of ovarian cancer.
February 2015: Malibu home fire
On February 11, 2015, Brosnan's $18 million Malibu home caught fire, sustaining $1 million in damages, including the destruction of his 2002 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish; no injuries were sustained.
October 2020: The Wreck of The Medusa setbacks
In October 2020, Peter Webber claimed that a lack of interest in "films about artists" in the market earned the project "The Wreck of The Medusa" several setbacks, and as such still remains in development.
