Here’s a nice thought: what if the James Bond franchise, which Amazon reportedly just paid in the neighborhood of $1 billion for control of, was handled with care? This is what former 007 Pierce Brosnan is hoping for, as he expresses in a new interview with The Telegraph. And one way they can respect that character is to not make him American.

Pierce Brosnan still holds dear his turn as 007 in the James Bond franchise and hopes that the property’s new owners treat it with “respect” and “dignity.”

Pierce Brosnan revealed his top requirement for the next person to portray James Bond. The former Bond actor shared his thoughts on the franchise’s future while also discussing his impact on the film series in a new interview.