Brosnan Back in James Bond 21 & Crown Affair 2

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Brosnan Back in James Bond 21 & Crown Affair 2

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Source: Variety Thursday, February 12, 2004

MGM has reupped its first-look deal with Irish DreamTime, the production company run by Pierce Brosnan and Beau St. Clair, reports Variety. The company is developing several Brosnan vehicles at the studio, including The Thomas Crown Affair 2 and the actioner Mexicali.

Brosnan is also expected to return for a fifth outing as British secret agent James Bond. The 21st film in MGM's spy series is being readied for a November 2005 release.

Outside of MGM, Irish DreamTime is producing thriller The Matador with Stratus Films. The film, in which Brosnan will star, is gearing up to start lensing in Mexico.

Bond, James Bond can next be seen in the New Line romantic comedy Laws of Attraction with Julianne Moore.

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The original article from Variety (or rather the start of it unless one subscribes):

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MGM has reupped its first-look deal with Irish DreamTime, the production shingle run by Pierce Brosnan and Beau St. Clair. Company, which produced the drama "Evelyn" for the Lion's United Artists division as well as the 1999 remake of "The Thomas Crown Affair," is developing several Brosnan vehicles at the studio....

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The full original article from Variety:

From Variety

By MARC GRASER

MGM has reupped its first-look deal with Irish DreamTime, the production shingle run by Pierce Brosnan and Beau St. Clair.

Company, which produced the drama "Evelyn" for the Lion's United Artists division as well as the 1999 remake of "The Thomas Crown Affair," is developing several Brosnan vehicles at the studio, including "The Thomas Crown Affair 2" and the actioner "Mexicali."

Brosnan is expected to return for a fifth outing as British secret agent James Bond. The 21st pic in MGM's spy series is being readied for a November 2005 release.

"Obviously, we have a great relationship with Pierce from the Bond films," said Chris McGurk, MGM's vice chairman and chief operating officer. "But he and Beau are very talented producers as well, and we're excited to continue our work with them in that capacity. They have some great projects in the works."

Outside of MGM, Irish DreamTime is producing thriller "The Matador" with Stratus Films. Pic, in which Brosnan will star, is gearing up to start lensing in Mexico.

Thesp will next appear in New Line's romantic comedy "Laws of Attraction," opposite Julianne Moore. Irish DreamTime is also a producer on the pic.

Company will remain based at MGM's Santa Monica offices.

"MGM has been our home for a while now, and we've developed great relationships with the production and marketing teams," St. Clair said. "We're really pleased to continue our partnership with the studio and look forward to working on more good movies for both MGM and United Artists."

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Hollywood Reporter: MGM finds more Irish DreamTime

Feb. 13, 2004

Pierce Brosnan and Beau St. Clair's production company Irish DreamTime has renewed its contract with MGM for an additional three years. The company will continue to be based in MGM's Santa Monica offices. During Brosnan and St. Clair's tenure at the studio, Irish DreamTime has produced the hit remake "The Thomas Crown Affair," starring Brosnan and Rene Russo, and the period drama "Evelyn" for United Artists starring Brosnan, Aidan Quinn and Julianna Margulies. Upcoming projects for the company include "The Thomas Crown Affair 2" and "Mexicali," both with Brosnan set to star. The company is prepping "The Matador" in Mexico for Stratus Film Co., and its "Laws of Attraction," starring Brosnan and Julianne Moore, is set for release April 30 via New Line Cinema.

The announcement of the deal renewal comes as rumors continue to swirl regarding Brosnan's involvement in the next Bond installment. Various news outlets have reported that Brosnan will not reprise his role as James Bond in the next film, but an MGM spokesperson denied that. Production on the next Bond installment is likely to begin next year. (Chris Gardner)

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Fragments from the article:

Even as bookmakers in England are laying odds on who will replace Pierce Brosnan in the next James Bond movie -- Hugh Jackman is the favorite, then Colin Farell, Orlando Bloom, and Jude Law -- Variety is reporting that Brosnan will be back as Bond in late 2005. Despite rumors that he would retire his tuxedo, he'll make at least three movies for for MGM, including the next 007 and ''Thomas Crown 2''

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In fact, 007 studio MGM has just renewed its first look deal with Brosnan's company and is developing at least two movies with him, a sequel to his hit ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' and a thriller called ''Mexicali.''

The busy Brosnan has some non-MGM projects lined up, including the actioner ''The Matador,'' in which he plays a hitman (the shoot starts next month in Mexico) and the romantic comedy ''Laws of Attraction" with Julianne Moore.