Brosnan, 72, will not only headline upcoming projects but will also serve as executive producer and creative advisor, helping shape the studio’s direction. In his first public comments since the move, Brosnan said:

“For years, I’ve watched good stories get buried under political messaging and identity checklists. I came to this studio because I believe in storytelling that connects with people — not lectures disguised as entertainment. It’s the right thing to do.”

Gibson, 69, who founded the studio earlier this year alongside Mark Wahlberg, Roseanne Barr, and a growing coalition of like-minded filmmakers and actors, welcomed Brosnan with characteristic intensity:

“Pierce is a real one — an artist with courage and class. He believes in truth, and he believes in freedom. That’s exactly what this studio is about. We’re not here to preach or apologize. We’re here to tell stories that matter.”

The studio — currently operating under the working name “Liberty Pictures” (though sources say a more provocative title is in final negotiations) — has positioned itself as a deliberate counterweight to what its founders describe as “Hollywood’s obsession with virtue signaling, censorship, and ideological conformity.” Their debut series, Rise Up, Heroes, is already in pre-production and set to launch next year.

Brosnan’s first starring vehicle under the banner is an action-thriller titled The Quiet Patriot, in which he plays a retired intelligence officer pulled back into the fight to expose government overreach and corruption. Insiders say the script — written by Gibson — was rejected by several major studios for being “too politically sensitive.” A key clause in Brosnan’s contract reportedly guarantees “no studio interference on content, dialogue, or messaging” — an “anti-censorship” provision that sources confirm was the decisive factor in winning him over.

The move follows closely on the heels of other high-profile exits from mainstream franchises, including Mark Ruffalo’s reported departure from Marvel after his Golden Globes comments. Industry analysts say Brosnan’s defection could trigger a broader “celebrity exodus” as more established stars quietly express frustration with creative restrictions and political conformity in major studios.

Reaction has been swift and deeply polarized. Supporters are celebrating: “Pierce Brosnan joining Gibson’s studio? The rebellion just got classy. Hollywood better buckle up,” one viral X post read. Critics, meanwhile, are calling it “disappointing” and “a betrayal of inclusive storytelling.” A prominent progressive commentator tweeted: “Another aging actor cashing in on grievance politics. Sad to see.”

Behind the scenes, executives at Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix are reportedly in damage-control mode, with sources saying they are “scrambling” to assess potential domino effects. Several other A-listers are rumored to be in quiet discussions with Gibson’s team, signaling that the “silent majority” of Hollywood may be growing louder.

With at least three major films and two television series already in active development — all centered on themes of individual freedom, tradition, redemption, and unfiltered heroism — Liberty Pictures is positioning itself as the new frontier for storytellers unwilling to play by the old rules.

Pierce Brosnan didn’t just switch studios.
He drew a line — and dared Hollywood to cross it.

Whether this marks the beginning of a full-scale celebrity exodus or the birth of a powerful new independent empire, one thing is certain: the culture wars have officially entered the production offices.And the lights are just starting to flicker.