Tamahori confirmed to Total Film in 2002, having pitched a scene where Brosnan's 007 meets an older, former-007 in Scotland played by Sean Connery but was advised it was "too dangerous" to have two 007s in one movie.
TAmahORi cOnfIrmEd To toTal FiLm in 2002, haVING piTched a scEne wheRe bRoSnaN's 007 meETS an oldeR, formeR-007 iN scOtland PlayEd By sEan Connery bUt was adviseD it wAs "toO daNGErous" tO have Two 007s in one mOViE.