Pierce Brosnan’s recent movie roles have kept him in the public eye throughout 2025, but the big-budget heist film After the Sunset, one of his early attempts to move beyond James Bond, is set to leave Netflix on December 1. Brosnan’s career post-007 has seen both struggles and successes, with his projects ranging from acclaimed performances to high-profile flops.
Brosnan’s Recent Film and TV Ventures
Pierce Brosnan started the year by taking a notable supporting part in Steven Soderbergh‘s spy thriller Black Bag. Although Black Bag did not perform strongly at the box office, Brosnan showed his range again in the Paramount+ original MobLand, which outpaced Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone on the same streaming service. MobLand has become a top performer and is regarded as one of the biggest hits of the year.
He continued his busy year with a role in Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club, marking another significant entry on his resume. Throughout this period, Brosnan has appeared to embrace his veteran status in the industry, exploring varied characters beyond his James Bond image. Despite his efforts, many of his films after James Bond—including those from different genres—have underperformed financially.
A Look Back at After the Sunset
Among Brosnan’s earliest post-Bond projects, After the Sunset stands out for its ensemble cast and troubled history. Released in 2004 and directed by Brett Ratner—following his success with the Rush Hour franchise—the film paired Brosnan with stars like Woody Harrelson, Salma Hayek, Don Cheadle, and Naomie Harris. Despite this lineup, After the Sunset failed to meet both critical and commercial expectations, making just over $60 million globally on a production budget of the same amount. The film holds an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics describing it as “a slick but bland thriller.”
2004 also saw Brosnan act alongside Julianne Moore in Laws of Attraction, which similarly did not succeed at the box office. While The Matador, released the following year, received praise for Brosnan’s performance, it too was unable to achieve major commercial success.
What Lies Ahead for Brosnan
Brosnan didn’t experience a significant post-Bond blockbuster until the release of Mamma Mia! in 2008, which signaled a turning point in his career. Currently, Brosnan is set to appear in smaller productions, but the most anticipated is the second season of MobLand. The new season will feature Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Paddy Considine, and is executive produced by Guy Ritchie. MobLand has proven to be a consistent ratings powerhouse, remaining among the top ten most-watched programs globally on Paramount+.
As film fans await Brosnan’s next move, After the Sunset’s removal from Netflix marks the end of an era for one of his early and challenging post-Bond ventures. The industry continues to watch where his journey will take him, especially as MobLand maintains its remarkable run and Brosnan remains eager to take on varied roles.
The Main Cast of After the Sunset
The film After the Sunset brought together Pierce Brosnan as Max Burdett, Salma Hayek as Lola Cirillo, Woody Harrelson as Stan Lloyd, and Don Cheadle as Henri Mooré. The cast, despite bringing strong talent to the screen, was unable to lift the film to commercial success, but remains an example of Brosnan’s willingness to diversify his roles beyond his most iconic character.
With Netflix soon removing After the Sunset from its library, audiences may want to catch one of Pierce Brosnan’s lesser-known recent movie roles while there’s still time.
