Brosnan hated playing 'phony' Bond

Pierce Brosnan is thrilled he no longer has to play superspy James Bond - because he detested playing the "phony" character and was horrified by how nervous directors were about the classic movie franchise.

The 52-year-old actor played the 007 agent in four movies, but now insists he has never been a fan of the series and that he was entirely miscast as the smooth supersleuth.