United Kingdom, Sept. 1 -- Pierce Brosnan thinks it is "wonderful" to still be working.

The 72-year-old actor has had no qualms about his advancing years because getting older is a "gift" and he's particularly thankful that he still gets offered new movie roles.

He told The Independent: "I have become [an OAP].

"One grows into one's years, and that is a gift in itself. It's wonderful at the age of 72 to have had a career and to still find employment."

Pierce enjoyed a "glorious summer" working on his latest film The Thursday Murder Club and saw a lot of similarities between himself and his character Red Ron, particularly their willingness to stand up for what they think is right.

He said: "Ron and I are joined at the hip in some resp...