Michael Madsen Ends Speculation Of Being A Villain

Actor Michael Madsen, who will play NSA Chief Damian Falco when Die Another Day premieres later this year, has told Empire Online how he'll be returning to star in Bond 21 and Bond 22.

However, the speculation that Falco would be a returning villain was ended in the interview. Falco confirmed as head of the NSA he'd have a few run-ins with Bond, however, they'd be a lot more friendly by the end of the film.

Pierce Brosnan Says Bond 21 Definetely In

In an interview from the Cannes Film Festival that aired on Access Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan has stated that Bond 21 is "definetely in". That is, Pierce will definetely return to star in his fifth James Bond film.

Speculation as to who will play Bond in the 21st James Bond film has been rampant in the media in recent times.

Brosnan Won't Step Down

While promoting the 40th Anniversary of James Bond at the Cannes Film Festival actor Pierce Brosnan has again stated that he would like to play James Bond at least one more time. "Number Five still appeals. Would I do another one? I'd do another one, yes," he told Reuters Television last Saturday.

Brosnan told Reuters that the appeal to the James Bond role was "the women, the gadgets, the sex, the romance, the fantasy world, the ultimate hero" and no doubt a horde of fans would agree with him.

While Brosnan is yet to sign a contract to appear in the 21st James Bond film it is widely accepted that he'll play James Bond at least one more time before handing in his License to Kill.

Damian Falco To Return

Actor Michael Madsen, who plays Damian Falco in 'Die Another Day', has revealed in an interview with MovieHole that his character will be returning in the 21st James Bond movie.

Falco is the Head of the NSA and is somehow involved with Bond in 'Die Another Day'. The direct involvement is unknown at this stage. However, why he returns to Bond 21 is a very interesting question.

Madsen did, however, reveals details about his role in 'Die Another Day'. You can read about those details in this news article.

Thanks to Clint for the tip-off!

Brosnan Won't Rule Out Staying As Bond

From Ananova.com:

The saga over who will replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond has taken another twist with the news that he hasn’t ruled out doing more films.

Speculation over who will take on the role after the next film has been increasing over the past few months.

It was believed that Brosnan would call it a day after the next film, which will be when his contract finishes.

But according to the Chicago Sun-Times, sources close to Brosnan are saying he hasn’t ruled out making up to three more Bond films after the one he’s contracted to making.

It had been reported Brosnan wanted $20million to do another Bond film after the next one. But the paper claims sources close to the negotiations say that number is not even close to what he will be paid, should he and the producers agree on a further deal.

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