Abandoned as a baby, Pierce Brosnan recalls meeting his father years later

Pierce Brosnan stars as the cutthroat cattle baron Eli McCullough in 'The Son'. Photo: Filepic

Former 007 star Pierce Brosnan trades his sleek suits for rugged cowboy boots in the western drama, The Son. Brosnan plays the brutal Eli McCullough, the head of a cattle business in Texas, looking to expand into the oil industry. At the core of the 10-episode series is the relationship between Eli and his son Pete, who opposes Eli’s savage business tactics.

“He’s a man who’s lost three families by the time we meet him. He likes people, but he’s born of violence and war and goes on to create an empire,” the 63-year-old actor describes his character’s motivations.