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Stepping into the iconic role of James Bond comes with its own set of challenges. However, former 007 star Pierce Brosnan faced a unique hurdle on his very first day of shooting, thanks to a previous injury.
In a chat with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert while promoting his new show MobLand, Brosnan recounted an amusing anecdote from the set of his first Bond movie, Goldeneye. Due to a hand surgery that left him in a splint for 12 weeks, he struggled on the opening day. “I had sliced this tendon open at home,” he explained, leaving him unable to move his hand properly during a crucial six-page scene.
Nevertheless, with the determination fitting of an MI6 agent, Brosnan managed to work through the hiccup. “The very first shot involved following Robbie Coltrane, where I had to point a gun to his head,” he described. “In that moment, my finger just popped up, as if I was having tea with the Queen.”
Fortunately, the quick-thinking director Martin Campbell promptly tackled the glitch. “I shouldn’t be even telling you this,” Brosnan remarked, “but Martin said, ‘Let’s go again.’ Still, the finger issue persisted, so I decided to stick a Band-Aid to the gun.” This simple yet ingenious fix allowed Brosnan to carry on, ultimately delivering one of the most memorable Bond films of his era. To discover where Goldeneye ranks among James Bond movies, you can explore more here.
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