Actress Rosamund Pike recently shared an amusing and awkward moment from her time filming the 2002 James Bond movie Die Another Day, where she starred alongside Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry. Appearing on David Tennant's podcast, Pike, now 46, recalled her experience playing Miranda Frost, a character who turns out to be a traitorous MI6 agent.
During the filming of a love scene, Pike found herself in a rather sticky situation involving nipple covers and body tape. "We have this clinch, and then we separate, and I look at this body tape and the nipple covers, and they're covered in hair," she explained. Her initial reaction was one of horror as she thought she was inadvertently waxing Brosnan's chest while they filmed a scene on a bed covered in faux furs. "I think, 'Oh my God, I'm waxing Pierce's chest!'" she recalled, adding that she felt mortified, believing she was pulling off his chest hair with every embrace.
It took a couple of takes for Pike to realize that the hair wasn't from Brosnan but rather from the fake fur of the rugs surrounding them. "I literally thought I was waxing the poor man's chest!" she laughed, reflecting on the misunderstanding. This light-hearted moment in her early career highlights the often humorous side of filming intimate scenes.
Pike's role in Die Another Day marked her first major film appearance after several television roles, setting the stage for her successful career. Since then, she has gone on to star in notable films such as Jack Reacher in 2012 and Saltburn in 2023.
In the same podcast episode, Pike praised Brosnan's professionalism and kindness during their time working together. She described him as "an absolute gent who couldn't have been more supportive or kind" while filming the action-packed movie, which is the 20th installment in the iconic James Bond franchise.
Halle Berry, who played Jinx in the film, also spoke highly of Brosnan in an August 2024 interview with Wired. "I'm a Pierce Brosnan fan. He restored my faith in men on that movie," she said, emphasizing Brosnan's gentlemanly demeanor on set. This sentiment echoes the affection many actors have for Brosnan, who portrayed Bond in four films, including GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and The World Is Not Enough (1999).
As the conversation about who will take over the coveted role of James Bond continues, rumors swirl around potential candidates, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, and Henry Cavill. Interestingly, Brosnan himself has not ruled out returning to the role. In a recent interview with Today, he remarked, "Let’s see where the wind takes us. Let’s see what happens. They know where to find me. Why not?" He added that he could "get away with" playing Bond again "in a pinch," leaving fans curious about the future of the franchise.
Filming Die Another Day was a significant moment in Pike's life, which she described as a "magic carpet of an experience" filled with excitement and high-octane scenes. Alongside her work in film, Pike balances her personal life, raising two sons, Solo and Atom, with her partner Robie Uniacke. The couple, who have been together since 2009, are raising their children in Prague after previously living in London.
Despite the challenges of moving abroad, Pike has expressed her appreciation for their new life in central Europe. However, she has also noted the difficulties that come with distance from family in the UK, particularly following Brexit, which has made England feel more remote. "It's actually quite startling," she remarked about the changes in communication and connection with loved ones.
As Pike continues to navigate her career and family life, her candid stories from the set of Die Another Day serve as a reminder of the unpredictable and often humorous nature of filmmaking. With the ongoing discussion about the future of the James Bond franchise, fans eagerly await to see who will don the iconic tuxedo next.
