Pierce Brosnan appeared on The One Show last night, but many fans were left absolutely confused by his accent. And many didnât think it sounded like him at all.
Last night (January 6) former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan appeared on The One Show. He was joined by his co-star Amir El-Masry, to promote their latest film, Giant.
But the 72-year-oldâs segment on the show left The One Show fans a bit confused, for a number of different reasons. But mainly, his accent.
The One Show fans confused
Originally born in Drogheda, Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer. But it seems over times, especially due to his countless Hollywood movies, his accent has changed.
But fans still expected him to sound like himself. However, last night, many thought he sounded different. And perhaps still had the accent of one of his previous characters. So, viewers flocked to social media to share their thoughts.
One fan wrote on X: âWhatâs up with his accent?â
Another penned: âIs that his original accent? I am so not used to it if it is.â
âWhy is Pierce Brosnan still doing the Conrad Harrigan accent?â a third fan asked. However, another fan wasnât bothered by the accent. They penned: âPierce Brosnan is just cool. He seems so unbothered.â
That fan was referencing Pierceâs role in Guy Ritchieâs Paramount+ series Mobland, where he played a volatile gangster and family man who was involved with Londonâs underworld. And over the course of the show, his accent came under question.
Despite playing an Irish character, Pierce admitted he used a specific exaggerated County Kerry accent. And he even had a dialect coach to help him. But his voice last night sounded so similar that viewers at home were very confused.
Pierce Brosnanâs appearance on show
However, his accent wasnât the only thing that led fans to be a bit confused. Some others wondered why he was only given such a short amount of screen-time. And after his interview was over, he wasnât on-screen again.
Taking to the comments of the showâs Facebook post, one fan asked: âWho can invite such a star as Pierce and only give him 10 minutes for a discussion?â But another replied, explaining that it could be argued that that is more than other guests get. They penned: âThatâs sometimes twice as much as other guests. They have too many on the show.â
But following his interview, the episode continued. However, Pierce wasnât shown again. Usually, guests would sit on the sofa while other interviews are happening. But when Pete Wicks was on for his interview about For Dogâs Sake, Pierce wasnât there.
One asked on X: âWhere has Pierce and Amir gone?â
Another echoed the question, adding: âWas that recorded?â
So while the accent may have confused people, it seems it definitely didnât put the viewers off!