{
  "id": 7261005,
  "title": "Pierce Brosnan gets a well-timed James Bond tribute at the US Open, fans call 007 moment ‘absolute cinema’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/pierce-brosnan-gets-a-well-timed-james-bond-tribute-at-the-us-open",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T05:53:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pierce-brosnan-gets-a-well-timed-james-bond-tribute-at-the-us-open-fans-call-007-moment-absolute-cinema-1.500673646"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Open championship match featured a memorable tribute to Pierce Brosnan, the actor who portrayed James Bond in four films. With seven seconds remaining on the scoreboard clock, ESPN's broadcast cut to a stadium clock counting down from 0:07. Almost immediately, the camera shifted its focus to a familiar face in the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd: Pierce Brosnan, the man who famously played 007. As the camera panned from the ticking clock to the actor, fans erupted in applause, calling the moment \"absolute cinema.\" Brosnan, known for his four Bond films, remains a recognizable figure in the franchise even after his final role in 2006. Since then, he has continued to act in various projects, including starring in Dwayne Johnson's \"Black Adam\" and being set to reprise his role in the sequel. His current endeavors include filming \"Extraction 3,\" appearing in the second season of \"MobLand,\" and showcasing his deeply personal paintings in a solo art exhibit.",
  "summary": "After the championship point, the most talked-about shot of the US Open final came from a scoreboard clock and a very well-timed pan. Here's what happened: ESPN's broadcast cut to a stadium clock ticking down to 0:07. Then, without missing a beat, the camera glided over to a familiar face in the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Pierce Brosnan, the man who spent four films answering to the name 007.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}