Next James Bond should be British, says former 007 Pierce Brosnan

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The next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan has said, as a leaked memo reportedly confirmed the character will remain a man.

The Irish actor, who played Bond from 1995 to 2002, said it was a given" that the spy should be British, after rumours an American could be tipped for the role.