While fans dream of the prospect of Pierce Brosnan returning as an old Bond, or even the iconic spy’s boss, there was once a time when the secret agent’s original actor was considered for a surprise appearance. In “Skyfall,” which still stands as the only Bond film to make a billion dollars at the box office, 007 (Daniel Craig) seeks refuge at his old estate, where he runs into the family groundsman, Kincaid, played by the late Albert Finney. While it’s a great performance from the seasoned star, fans’ jaws would’ve dropped if the original idea of having Sean Connery take on the part had come to fruition.
Unfortunately, since Connery had retired after “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen,” the bosses behind “Skyfall” didn’t dare push the idea. Director Sam Mendes told The Huffington Post, “There was a definite discussion about that — way, way early on. But I think that’s problematic. Because, to me, it becomes too … it would take you out of the movie.” In the end, Mendes was thankful he avoided the brain-breaking appearance. “Connery is Bond and he’s not going to come back as another character. It’s like, he’s been there. So, it was a very brief flirtation with that thought, but it was never going to happen, because I thought it would distract.”
But even if Connery never got the call, that doesn’t mean Brosnan wouldn’t answer in the affirmative if given the chance.
