Pierce Brosnan is calling on the makers of The Thomas Crown Affair sequel to cast Charlize Theron as the leading lady, instead of Angelina Jolie.

"Charlize Theron is someone who I've always admired. I think she's someone who has acquitted herself grandly,” Brosnan said. "Nothing against Angelina Jolie. I think she's a magnificent actress. But Charlize has a poise about her and has an inner strength and femininity which I really like to watch."

Brosnan will start shooting the sequel to the hit 1999 movie next year.