1:16am UK, Wednesday July 28, 2004

James Bond star Pierce Brosnan has said he will not be doing any more 007 movies.

The Irish-born actor admitted his fourth film, Die Another Day, in 2002 was his last mission.

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No service for Her Majesty

The 51-year-old star is not under contract to do any more Bond films.

Brosnan told Entertainment Weekly: "That's it. I've said all I've got to say on the world of James Bond.

"We went out on a high and I look back affectionately at that time and doing those four movies. But I've said all I gotta say on it."

He had claimed he was unsure whether he would appear as the secret agent again, claiming the movies' producers "don't know what to do".

Brosnan accused the producers of being "too scared" and claimed work on the next film had hit paralysis.

It seems that Eon Productions, which produces the 007 movies, must find another star for the 21st Bond outing, scheduled for release next year.

Among those who could be in line for the secret agent's job are Britons Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gerard Butler, Jude Law and Ewan McGregor.

Aussies Hugh Jackman, Heath Ledger and Eric Bana are also rumoured replacements.

But Brosnan's comments may be a negotiating ploy.

Original Bond Sean Connery quit before being lured back for more money.