Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of trespassing in an off-limits thermal area of Yellowstone National Park. The renowned James Bond star found himself in legal trouble after walking into the dangerous hot springs area, which is strictly prohibited.

Brosnan's attorney appeared in court on January 4th to officially enter the actor's plea, while also filing a waiver of appearance at arraignment and requesting a trial setting. Surprisingly, a notice posted on January 10th revealed the cancellation of Brosnan's scheduled hearing on January 23rd.

Although it remains uncertain whether Brosnan has paid any fines or served any jail time thus far, his representative has not responded to the inquiry made by Fox News Digital.

According to the U.S. District Court of Wyoming docket, Brosnan, aged 70, was cited for "foot travel in all thermal areas and w/in Yellowstone Canyon confined to trails," as well as "violating closures and use limits."

Interestingly, Brosnan was recently spotted for the first time since pleading not guilty, enjoying a meal at a restaurant in Malibu.

Brosnan's citations are categorized as petty offenses and were issued to him on November 1st, but were not filed in court until December 26th, as previously confirmed by Fox News Digital.

To ensure the safety of visitors, Yellowstone National Park has strict guidelines regarding thermal areas. They explicitly state that travel through thermal areas after dark is prohibited, stock animals are not allowed in these areas, altering or placing objects in thermal features is strictly forbidden, and swimming, soaking, or bathing in thermal waters is also prohibited.

The park's website cautions visitors about the hazardous nature of thermal areas, highlighting the potential dangers of thin crusts above boiling hot springs and the unpredictability of new hazards that can emerge overnight. To ensure visitor safety, designated walking areas and boardwalks have been established by the park service.

In accordance with the Department of Justice, Brosnan could face fines and/or up to six months in jail for his alleged trespassing in Yellowstone National Park.

This incident serves as a reminder of the perilous conditions in the park's thermal areas. In a separate case, federal prosecutors charged a Michigan man with off-trail travel in a Yellowstone National Park thermal area and being under the influence of drugs and alcohol after he suffered thermal burns in August. He has been banned from both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks until the resolution of his criminal charges, as per a press release.