At its beginnings or still today at the age of 56, Sophie Marceau embodies French class and remains as resplendent as ever. These are compliments that the Irish actor Pierce Brosnan could have done with regard to the talented French actress. The 70-year-old actor will also find our Frenchie this Sunday, July 23, 2023 for a special occasion. In effect, France 2 diffuse The world is not enoughthe 19th opus of the James Bond saga, in which the one who refused the Legion of Honor played a role, thus contributing to the greatest happiness of the famous secret agent.
However, nothing suggested a possible participation of the French actress in this American blockbuster. Indeed, as noted by our colleagues from TV 7 daysproducer Michael G. Wilson wanted a “casting with classy women” for his new creation. He had first thought of Sharon Stone to play Elektra King, a charming James Bond character and ending up in his sheets. However, the American actress was far too expensive and the film crews turned to another idea.
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Sophie Marceau charmed everyone, starting with Pierce Brosnan
It was then that Michael Apted, the English director, submitted a proposal. He had spotted a young and lovely French actress, already seen in William Nicholson’s film, Firelight. In just ten minutes of audition, the one who also toured with Gérard Depardieu charmed the film crews The world is not enough and became Elektra King, filling Pierce Brosnan’s happiness.
“Sophie! What a presence! What femininity! And then, that little accent. Hmmm… Since I’ve been doing this job, I’ve never met a woman with such a power of seduction. And above all, knowing how to use it so well”, confided the Irish actor, totally exhilarated, to the director. The latter then repeated these praises to the main interested party. “Pierce says weird things about me. I think he lives in his world… But I like the comedy scenes with him”retorted the one who will give the reply to François Berléand next September, apparently unreceptive to his advances.
The Irish actor did everything to seduce her
Despite this first wind, “agent 007” of the 1990s did not let go and tried again in an interview with Cine TV Revue : “She embodies an irresistible sensuality. She flutters, light, evanescent… And this heady perfume!”. Sophie Marceau caught the actor’s eye and there is no doubt that many viewers will also fall under his spell again this Sunday evening on France 2.
A James Bond… Breathtaking! , with Pierce Brosnan and Sophie Marceau, this evening at 9:10 p.m. on our antenna pic.twitter.com/mNDrGkPKTj
– France 2 (@France2tv) July 23, 2023
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