Pierce Brosnan was filming a new movie called “Unholy Trinity” with Samuel L. Jackson in the Yellowstone area when he allegedly trespassed into the dangerous thermal areas. Depending on how the court case shakes out, it may be the last time Brosnan’s allowed in the national park for a while.
Numerous news stories have surfaced over the years of people wandering where they shouldn’t around Yellowstone. In 2019, two men were caught in an off-limits area and sentenced to 10 days in jail, a $540 fine, and a five-year ban from the park (via the National Park Service). Meanwhile, in 2023, K2 Radio reported that a man who also ventured into protected areas of the park wound up with a seven-day jail sentence and a two-year ban.
While it would be ironic if the fifth actor to play James Bond ended up behind bars, even for a short period, that’s still preferable to the alternatives: more than 20 people have died over the years from the scalding hot waters in the park’s springs and vents. Brosnan’s alleged incident, as well as similar stories, are a good reminder of following the rules and staying far away from geysers. People may not hear about Pierce Brosnan as much these days, but this probably isn’t how he wants his name to end up in the news.
