Not a load of bull

Pierce Brosnan, who at 50 is now considered too old to continue as 007, (the next one up will almost certainly be his last), is to star in The Matador, about the friendship between a hitman and a married businessman.

It's written and directed by Richard Shepard.

Dublin actor Pete Townsend, by the way, continues as one of the hot favourites to take over as James Bond.