Pierce Brosnan is shaking and stirring up his role in the world of espionage. After famously playing agent James Bond in four films, Brosnan is now heading up an intelligence agency in Black Bag, the new film from Steven Soderbergh.

Pierce Brosnan revealed his top requirement for the next person to portray James Bond. The former Bond actor shared his thoughts on the franchise’s future while also discussing his impact on the film series in a new interview.

Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan says the next 007 must be British as Amazon MGM Studios take control over the historic franchise. Brosnan spoke to The Telegraph, saying that it’s “a given” that a British actor should take up the 007 mantle.