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For most of us, the image of Pierce Brosnan is defined by his suave, debonair, and frankly, Bond-like characteristics. Such a statement is understandable considering the lasting and immense popularity of James Bond, as well as Brosnan’s superb portrayal of the role. However hard pressed we may become to broaden our Brosnan horizons, Laws of Attraction will now be with us as a reminder of Brosnan’s talent and range. Playing the role of Daniel Rafferty, the disheveled but genuine divorce lawyer, will be his first venture into romantic-comedy since his days on eighties television. As distant as that feels, Laws of Attraction will be Julianne Moore’s inaugural romantic-comedy experience. Brosnan recalls his initial fears on diving into untested waters.
“There is a certain apprehension. Before any job you’re nervous, some more than others. In this particular case, we (Brosnan & Pierce) weren’t sure if we were going to have chemistry. We didn’t know each other. I liked her a lot, and I had a great respect for her work. But you’re never sure if the timing is going to be right. If you get tight on comedy, the door closes on you pretty fast. You can’t fudge it like a drama. So, you have to be light on your toes…have the agility of dialogue and the alacrity of thought”.
Even though the beginning mood may have been tentative, the end result was a positive, funny, and heartfelt film in which Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore both shine.
“We haven’t seen Julianne in this kind of mode before, and it’s been a long time since I’ve done this work. Probably Remington Steele was the last time I’ve done light comedy. We had the most wonderful summer; it was a walk in the park. I’d love to do it again with her. She’s a fine woman, great actress, there is no fuss, and she gets on with the job…it’s easy”, said Brosnan.
As for himself, Brosnan notes the differences between his character and his public image.
“Your perception of me is Bond, and that’s huge and overshadows a lot. It was a joy to do this character, Daniel Rafferty. I took from Pete Howitt, who is an actor and would have really loved to play Daniel Rafferty himself if he wasn’t directing it”, he admits. “We were very blessed with getting Peter Howitt”.
Brosnan noted that he based his character after his director, Peter Howitt. However, he may never have had the chance if a series of events didn’t take place.
“This project was something that which came about because one day I was in the office and I said, ‘I want to do a romantic comedy, and I want to do it in Los Angeles and sleep in my own
