Camera finds Pierce Brosnan as clock hits 0:07: US Open's slickest James Bond moment

One of the most talked-about moments from the US Open final came away from the court, when the broadcast showed the clock at 0:07 before panning smoothly to Pierce Brosnan in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The timing of the shot quickly drew attention, with viewers spotting the reference to 007 and the actor who played James Bond in four films.

What could have been a routine crowd shot turned into a moment that fans widely appreciated for its timing. Brosnan, who played Bond in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day, was among the spectators for the final, and the transition from the clock to the actor became one of the standout moments of the broadcast.

The official US Open account also highlighted the shot, sharing the clip with the caption: "The camera panning from the clock at 0:07 to Pierce Brosnan. Absolute cinema." Fans were quick to praise the team behind the broadcast. One viewer wrote, "From a ticking clock to 007 in one smooth pan, even the seconds know who’s boss." Another said, "I bet the camera director and camera guy were smiling big after pulling this off," while one more added, "Whoever directed that deserves the trophy." Another viewer wrote, "Give this cameraman a raise"The camera panning from the clock at 0:07 to Pierce Brosnan.Absolute cinema. pic.twitter.com/GBjDETvKZg— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 13, 2026The moment also brought renewed attention to Brosnan, who has several projects lined up. He is set to appear with Chris Hemsworth in Netflix’s Extraction 3, directed by Sam Hargrave, alongside returning cast members Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani. Don Lee, Joe Taslim, Chi Lewis-Parry and Siena Agudong are also part of the cast, and the film is currently in production.

Brosnan is also returning for MobLand Season 2 and has Cliffhanger lined up, with that film now in post-production.

Meanwhile, Pierce Brosnan played the iconic British secret agent James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. - EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Sep 14, 2026 14:21 IST