Pierce Brosnan, 68
Pierce Brosnan was meant to be James Bond two movies before he eventually starred in 1995’s GoldenEye. He had met Producer Albert R. Broccoli in 1981 when his late first wife was cast in the film. Broccoli had promised him the role after Roger Moore stepped down, but technicalities meant it didn’t happen.
He eventually starred in four bond films and also reprised the role in several videogame adaptations. This also opened doors for him in films like The Thomas Crown Affair and the mini-series Bag Of Bones, among a host of other blockbusters. He is currently filming the superhero film Black Adam, where he will play Dr. Fate.