When Pierce Brosnan signed up to play James Bond ahead of 1995s Goldeneye, the Irish actor gave away his rights to " wear a tuxedo in any other film". Unfortunately for The Thomas Crown Affair, this meant that there was a slight problem. Partway through John McTiernans heist drama Pierce Brosnans Thomas Crown attends a rather fancy soiree that is a "black and white ball." Because of his contract with James Bond, Pierce Brosnan wasnt able to wear a fancy bow-tie and suit that would have really brought out his eyes and shown the world just how devilishly handsome he was. According to The Suits Of James Bond, Brosnan was forced to wear his shirt unbuttoned at the collar in order for it not to be confused with a formal black tie outfit. On top of that Pierce Brosnan was also forced to wear a white bow tie too that he wasnt even allowed to tie around his neck. Instead he had to drape it through the collar and leave it untied.
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