Pierce Brosnan and Matthew Fox were recent guests on the popular talk show, The Ellen Degeneres Show. The episode was full of lively and entertaining moments that had the audience laughing and clapping along.
Ellen started the show by thanking the audience for their support and excitement. She mentioned how she enjoys watching people dance and sing before the show starts. She also commented on how few people actually know the words to the show’s theme song, but it’s always fun to see them try to sing along.
Ellen went on to talk about the experience of hearing a catchy song on the radio but not knowing the name of it. She humorously described the frustration of trying to hum the tune to friends in the hopes that they would recognize it. She even mentioned how humming should be considered an underrated art form that can effectively communicate a song to someone.
The conversation then turned to Thanksgiving and the show’s ongoing thanksforgiving food drive. Ellen encouraged viewers to start their own food drives and share their progress with photos and videos. She also mentioned her recent trip to the boardroom with Donald Trump, teasing the audience with what had happened.
After the commercial break, Pierce Brosnan joined Ellen on the stage to talk about his new movie, “After the Sunset.” He mentioned how proud he is of the film and described it as a good date movie. Pierce also shared his excitement about the possibility of working on a sequel to “The Thomas Crown Affair.”
Ellen and Pierce reminisced about the time they first met at a dinner party when Pierce’s wife was pregnant with their now three-year-old son. They talked about their shared love for wine and joked about Ellen turning down the role of a Bond girl when she heard that Pierce wouldn’t be returning as James Bond.
The conversation shifted to Pierce’s experience driving the iconic Aston Martin in the James Bond movies. Pierce revealed that he drives the car mostly for everyday tasks like taking his kids to school. Ellen humorously commented on how cool it must be to see James Bond driving his kids to school in such a stylish car.
The show wrapped up with a heartwarming moment as Pierce shared a story about his son visiting the set of a James Bond movie. He described how Dylan was more interested in looking at the cars than watching his dad perform explosive action scenes. They laughed about the humbling experience and the continuing love from fans, even as Pierce steps away from the role of James Bond.
The episode was filled with laughter, entertainment, and genuine moments shared between the guests and the host. It showcased the charm and charisma of both Pierce Brosnan and Matthew Fox, leaving the audience eagerly awaiting their next projects.
Originally aired on November 16, 2004
