Pierce Brosnan will star as James Bond again, if thespian Judi Dench is to be believed.

The Oscar-winner, who played Bond's boss, M, in the last four films, is quoted by Internet portal Femalefirst as saying that the handsome actor will reprise his role for a fifth time in new movie "Casino Royale".

"Despite the fact that everyone on the face of the earth has been tested as his possible replacement. Pierce will be doing it again. It will be announced come summer," she said.

Pierce, 51, had reportedly vowed never to return to the 007 agent series after negotiations between him and movie producers Eon broke down last year when the Irish actor demanded 20 million pounds as fees.

Since then, there have been reports that Clive Owen and Daniel Craig are being secretly groomed as the next 007.