Pierce Brosnan faced unexpected challenges during his 1995 debut as James Bond in GoldenEye, encountering trouble from an unlikely source – his rebellious finger.

During a recent appearance on The Late Show aired April 2, host Stephen Colbert inquired about advice for future 007 actors. “What’s that initial Bond filming experience like?” Colbert pressed the MobLand actor.

“First days always bring anxiety,” confessed Brosnan, 71. “My premiere day involved scenes with Robbie Coltrane’s villain character and Minnie Driver performing a Russian-accented rendition of ‘Stand by Your Man.’ Adding to the stress, I was recovering from recent hand surgery.”

The actor revealed he’d suffered a tendon injury before filming, requiring twelve weeks of immobilization. “I removed the splint that very morning and struggled with limited mobility,” Brosnan explained. “Our opening shot featured Coltraine delivering his ominous line about the exclusive firearm while I aimed at his head.”

Mid-scene, Brosnan’s ring finger malfunctioned dramatically. “It suddenly jutted out like this,” he demonstrated, making a popping sound. Repeated takes produced identical issues until creative improvisation saved the day. “I attached a Band-Aid to stabilize my grip on the weapon. Crisis averted.”

Despite this shaky start, Brosnan successfully portrayed the iconic spy through four films until passing the mantle to Daniel Craig in 2006. When questioned about potentially reprising the role during an April 2 Today interview, the actor hinted at possibilities: “I might handle it in emergencies. The producers know my availability. Never say never.”