Pierce Brosnan struggles with Jimmy Fallon's spicy salsa during ‘Tonight Show' appearance
The former James Bond actor joined co-star Helen Mirren on Monday night to promote their upcoming film The Thursday Murder Club. Before discussing the movie, Fallon surprised the pair by preparing his signature salsa live on the show, mixing tomatoes, garlic, lime, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and crunchy salt.
While Mirren, 80, happily enjoyed the spicy snack, Brosnan, 72, appeared caught off guard by the heat. The Mamma Mia! star initially tried to mask his discomfort, taking a long pause before declaring the salsa 'really good.' Moments later, he was seen coughing and fanning his mouth to cool down. When Mirren offered him more, he politely declined, admitting, 'I don't do hot sauce or jalapeños,' before taking a sip of water. Fallon laughed at the candid moment.
Directed by Chris Columbus and based on Richard Osman's best-selling novel, The Thursday Murder Club follows four retirees who solve cold case murders, only to stumble upon a real one. Both Brosnan and Mirren also star together in Paramount+'s MobLand, portraying wealthy couple Conrad and Maeve Harrington.
The Thursday Murder Club premieres on Netflix August 28, while The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs weeknights on NBC at 11:35 p.m. ET.
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