Pierce Brosnan defends his accent in "MobLand," saying it was influenced by a dialect coach despite backlash.

Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, known for his role as James Bond, has defended his accent in the Paramount+ series "MobLand." Despite backlash for his portrayal of Irish mobster Conrad Harrigan, Brosnan explained that his natural accent is "very soft" and the character's accent was inspired by a Kerry accent suggested by his dialect coach. He also mentioned the mix of worry and excitement when taking on new roles and his upcoming role in the film adaptation of "The Thursday Murder Club."