James Bond is a British franchise behemoth, boasting multiple facelifts and reboots that manage to keep it current without losing the essence of what Bond is – a smooth AF secret agent, serial shagger and international man of mystery who almost always gets his guy. And girl come to that. The last four instalments have seen 'James Blond' Daniel Craig take on the mantle of 007, and now it's been confirmed that he will return for a fifth. This will be 25th in the James Bond series and news is rather scarce right now but we'll keep this story updated regularly to make it your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about Bond, James Bond, 25. Bond 25 release date: Delayed again
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Following the departure of Danny Boyle as director (more on that in a bit), it was reported that the movie would be delayed from its November 2019 release date. That has turned out to be the case as along with the announcement of Cary Joji Fukunaga as director, producers confirmed that the movie will start filming at Pinewood Studios on March 4, 2019 ahead of a worldwide release date of February 14, 2020. Then, just when we thought it couldn't happen once more, the release date was delayed again in February 2019 and filming postponed. MGM announced that it would be pushed back by two months, and is now coming out on April 3, 2020 in the UK and April 8, 2020 in the US. Related: Should we be worried about James Bond 25? ![]() The movie has started filming some second unit scenes in Norway, including a dramatic chase sequence across the ice, and the movie will officially go into production on April 28. It's not yet been confirmed when filming with the cast will start, but the Italian town of Matera is set to play a significant part in the latest Bond outing, as is Jamaica (the 'spiritual home' of Bond) and London. The location for today's #BOND25 Live Reveal is GoldenEye, 007 author Ian Fleming's Jamaican villa. pic.twitter.com/Zd7Sr8hNRd — James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019Bond 25 cast: Daniel Craig is back!The subject of whether Daniel Craig would return was wildly debated for what felt like FOREVER. But finally in August 2017 he announced on the late show that yes, he would be returning, saying, 'We've been discussing it. We've just been trying to figure things out. I always wanted to, I needed a break.' Suggesting that Bond 25 may be his 007 swansong, he added: 'I just want to go out on a high note, and I can't wait.'
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Related: Why every James Bond actor quit We're glad he's back but we must confess we hope this will be his last for various very good reasons. Download downhill domination for pc. Joining him in returning are Ralph Fiennes as M, Ben Whishaw as Q, Rory Kinnear as Tanner, Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter and, as rumoured, Léa Seydoux as Dr Madeleine Swann. Christoph Waltz apparently won't be back as Blofeld and his name wasn't mentioned in the official cast announcement. Turning to the newcomers, all of their characters are being kept under wraps, but Bond 25 will feature Dali Benssalah, Billy Magnussen, Ana De Armas, David Dencik, Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch and Bohemian Rhapsody's Rami Malek. Malek had been rumoured to play a villain in the new movie and after he didn't rule it out, his message at the cast announcement seemed to confirm it: 'I will be making sure Mr Bond will not have an easy ride of it.' A word about #BOND25 from Rami Malek pic.twitter.com/CLJ5mpO9mu — James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019Before Boyle's exit, Wonder Woman star Said Taghmaoui revealed that he had signed on be Bond 25's villain. 'I was cast by Danny Boyle, and just now he left the project, so of course there's some uncertainty,' he explained. Related: 9 actors you totally forgot were in James Bond Dave Bautista isn't ruling out a return for his Spectre villain Mr Hinx – who was dragged from a train but never shown dead – either. 'There was talk. I admit it, my hopes were really high. Not so much anymore. I realise that they're well into Bond 25 – maybe into pre-production at this point – but I haven't had any inclination that they plan on using me,' he told Digital Spy. 'I was really hoping they would, because I wanted those bragging rights. I wanted to come back. I'm a fan of the franchise and I was very proud of that role and proud to be a part of it, and I was hoping they would have me back for the 25th.'
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As for the Bond girls in the movie, Black Panther's Lupita Nyong'o has been rumoured, but apparently ruled out. Bond 25 director: Creative differencesDanny Boyle was all set to take charge of Bond 25 before a shock announcement by the producers saw him leave the project.
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They cited 'creative differences' as the reason he left mere months before production was expected to begin, as cameras were expected to roll in December 2018. The producers then confirmed that Cary Joji Fukunaga will take over as director on Bond 25. But is it the right call? Boyle later opened up about his exit, calling it a 'great shame' and hinting that it was down to what he was planning to do, reportedly killing off Bond. As for the writers, it was reported that the movie would be written by long-time 007 duo Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who had come up with a treatment for the film before Boyle and his writing partner John Hodge – who left shortly after Boyle – came on board. After both were rumoured, it has been confirmed that The Bourne Ultimatum's Scott Z Burns and Fleabagcreator Phoebe Waller-Bridge have also worked on the script. Bond 25 plot: How will Daniel Craig exit?With the official cast announcement came our first synopsis for the movie and here it is for your eyes only: 'Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.' Not much to go on there, but perhaps we can get some hints from the original working title of Shatterhand. That's a reference to Dr Guntram Shatterhand in Ian Fleming's 1964 Bond novel You Only Live Twice. The novel is very different to the 1967 Sean Connery film and sees 007 head to Japan after the death of his wife Tracy. Bond is requested to assassinate Shatterhand and his wife who turn out to be Tracy's killers Ernst Stavro Blofeld and Irma Bunt. 007 eventually kills Blofeld, but loses his memory after receiving a head injury. With Seydoux returning in Bond 25, could she be killed and set Bond on a similar path of revenge and eventual amnesia? The only people who know for sure are the writers as Ralph Fiennes revealed in early March that he hasn't even read a script yet: 'Well I know we're shooting this year, I'm genuinely not being coy, I've not yet read a script, I don't have a start date.' Oh, and it's not Shatterhand anymore apparently. According to Production Weekly, the working title is now Eclipse. Bond 25 trailer: When will it land?With all the production delays and behind-the-scenes changes, it'll be a while until we see any footage, likely late 2019 at the earliest. But perhaps we'll get some teaser footage when cameras start rolling on the new movie, just to reassure fans that it's actually happening. James Bond 25 will be released in the UK on April 3, 2020 and in the US on April 8, 2020. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter account. After the announcement of director Danny Boyle and writer John Hodge's exit from James Bond 25 last month, it seemed inevitable that the film would be delayed. And now it appears we could have some confirmation that Bond 25 probably won't make it to cinemas for its planned November 9, 2019 release date, as Daniel Craig has just been announced for a new project. Craig has been cast in Knives Out, a contemporary murder mystery, directed by Star War's Rian Johnson. ![]()
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According to Deadline, the film will begin shooting in November, just one month before Bond 25 was originally set to start production. Speaking to the publication,Johnson said that Boyle's exit from Bond 25 gave him and producing partner Ram Bergman the opportunity to pursue Craig for the role. 'I have been a huge fan and always wanted to work with him and as I worked on the script, trying to get it right, Ram and I were wringing our hands over who could be the detective,' Johnson said.
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'Then, serendipitously, we heard Daniel might have a small window, and it worked out. He's an actor of extraordinary range, and we are looking forward to the fun of finding that modern detective, and collaborating with Daniel on creating a new Poirot.' Since the announcement of Boyle's departure from Bond 25 there's been no update on the film's production schedule or release date. But at least Daniel Craig now has something to occupy his time while he awaits the call from M. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter account. Everything you need to know about Bond 25 in one handy article following the live announcement in Jamaica It’s been a long time since we last saw Daniel Craig suit up as James Bond in the sensational Spectre, going toe-to-toe with the brilliantly eccentric Ernst Blofeld (a superb turn from Christoph Waltz). While we were both shaken and stirred by the gripping finale, fans have been left waiting for Bond’s 25th outing on the silver screen after a series of disruptions saw the film’s release date be further and further delayed. But with a new director at the helm of the project, it seems we are set for more scintillating spy thrills sooner rather than later. Here’s everything you need to know about Bond 25… Nas stillmatic tracklist. When is the new James Bond film released in cinemas?Bond 25 was initially billed to be released on October 25 2019, leaving a four-year gap between the new film and the release of Spectre. But the schedule was thrown into jeopardy when original director Danny Boyle pulled out of the project, citing ‘creative differences’. It was previously reported by the Sun that Boyle, 61, quit as director over a reluctance to kill off Bond at the end of the film. A source explained, “Daniel Craig… and producer Barbara Broccoli are believed to have wanted Bond to die in a ‘spectacular finale’, according to sources. But Oscar-winner Boyle, 61, refused to kill off the secret agent, labelling the idea ‘ridiculous.'” The film was then further delayed when Craig, 50, wanted to help wife Rachel Weisz out at home, after she gave birth to their first child together in September. The delay saw him sign up to a second project, playing the lead in murder mystery film Knives Out which is due to start filming in November – a month before Bond 25 was meant to go into production. The subsequent delays put the new Bond film at a release date of 14th February 2020 – but now that’s been delayed AGAIN, with Bond 25 now set to be released in the UK on3rd April 2020, almost two months later. The film is slated for release in the US on 8th April. Hopefully, this time the release date will stick… Who is in the cast of Bond 25?As well as Craig in his final outing as Bond, Ralph Fiennes (M), Lea Seydoux (Madeleine Swann), Naomie Harris (Moneypenny), Ben Whishaw (Q), Rory Kinnear (Bill Tanner) and Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter) will all be reprising their roles for the new film. After months of speculation, the live reveal confirmed Rami Malek will be starring in Bond 25. While the actor was not present during the live reveal, he did seem to hint via video link that he was going to be a Bond villain, saying, “I promise you all I will be making sure Mr Bond doesn’t have an easy ride in this, his 25th outing.” He later added on Good Morning America: “This is just a perfect follow-up to Bohemian Rhapsody,” the Queen biopic which saw him win his first Oscar in February 2019. “Going from one iconic Brit to an iconic British franchise.” Dali Benssalah, Billy Magnussen, Ana de Armas, David Dencik, and Captain Marvel’s breakout star Lashana Lynch will also be joining the cast. What happened to Daniel Craig during filming?While shooting an action sequence on set in Jamaica, Daniel Craig slipped while sprinting, sustaining an injury to his ankle. The production team confirmed on Twitter that the 007 actor will be out of action for two weeks as he undergoes ‘minor surgery’. BOND 25 update: Daniel Craig will be undergoing minor ankle surgery resulting from an injury sustained during filming in Jamaica. Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release date in April 2020. pic.twitter.com/qJN0Sn4gEx — James Bond (@007) May 22, 2019 23rd James Bond MovieHowever, the tweet confirmed that the film should still be on course for its April 2020 release date. Who will direct the next James Bond film?After Boyle quit in August this year, it was announced in September that US director Cary Joji Fukunaga will now take the helm. Fukunaga was director and executive producer of the first season 2014 HBO series True Detective, which saw him scoop the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. He is also at the helm of Netflix’s hotly anticipated mini-series Maniac. The 41-year-old has previously directed feature film Sin Nombre and the 2012 film adaptation of Jane Eyre, both of which garnered positive reviews from critics. The news was confirmed by the official James Bond Twitter account by producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The statement read, “We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure.” What is Bond 25 about?With Phoebe Waller-Bridge now part of the writing team for Bond 25, alongside Scott Burns, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, we’re hoping for a sparky Fleabag-inspired script this time around. It’s also been announced by Barbara Broccoli that the film will start with Bond living in the Caribbean, no longer working for Her Majesty’s Service. “Bond is not on active service when we start the film, he is actually enjoying himself in Jamaica. We consider Jamaica bond’s spiritual home. He starts his journey here,” she said. The film is also set to film in Matera, Italy, London and Norway. While the title was not confirmed in the reveal, speculation has been rife that the new Bond film was to be titled Shatterhand – something Broccoli herself ruled out when signing an autograph of a fan-made title card. Others are speculating the film will be called Eclipse after a crew member used the name on her profile on a jobs website. The script is reportedly based on 1999 novel Never Dream of Dying by US writer Raymond Benson. ![]() A plot leak in September 2017 saw US gossip publication Page Six report that Bond 25 will see notorious womaniser 007 get married to Dr Madeleine Swann (played by Lea Seydoux) after quitting MI6. But his domestic bliss with Swann is short-lived after she is killed, seeing Bond come out of retirement to avenge her death – a plot not dissimilar to classic Bond caper On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. An insider claimed, “The film’s like ‘Taken’, but with Bond.” Will this be Daniel Craig’s last appearance as 007?Latest James Bond Movie 25 FullSince taking the reins from Pierce Brosnan as the secret agent in 2005, Craig has garnered universal praise for his portrayal as Bond in the last four films. But after claiming he would “rather slash his wrists” than play Bond again, in August 2017 Craig confirmed he would be back playing Bond for “one last time” for the 25th film. With rumours rife that Bond may die at the end of the film, fans are now speculating on how the franchise may continue. While some have thought that the 26th Bond outing will cast a new actor with the explanation 007 didn’t actually die at all, the Sun have speculated that there could be “a Doctor Who-esque regeneration with a new actor.” The new James Bond movie has been delayed until 2020 – but why? It was announced in August that Danny Boyle had stepped down from his role as director of Bond 25, leaving the new James Bond film without a captain. Bond 25 had been given a release date of 25 October in the UK and 8 November in the US, however it has now been pushed back five months. No reason has been given for this delay, but it’s expected to be to allow the new director to settle in and have enough time to work on the film. News of the push back came as it was confirmed that US director Cary Fukunaga is the new director of Bond 25. It follows Boyle’s departure, which was down to ‘creative differences’, last month. The official Bond Twitter account revealed Cary’s news on Thursday morning. ‘Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig announced today that #Bond25 will begin filming at Pinewood Studios on 4 March 2019 under the helm of director, Cary Joji Fukunaga with a worldwide release date of 14 February 2020,’ the Twitter account read. ‘”We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure,’ said Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli,” the Twitter statement concluded. Filming was supposed to begin this December but after Boyle’s departure, this was up in the air. To avoid missing the October release date, shooting would have needed to have begun in January 2019 at the latest, giving the new director very little time to get settled in. Now the movie’s release has been pushed back, it means filming can begin in March, buying Fukunaga more creative time. Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig announced today that #Bond25 will begin filming at Pinewood Studios on 4 March 2019 under the helm of director, Cary Joji Fukunaga with a worldwide release date of 14 February 2020. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Oyzt826sXd — James Bond (@007) September 20, 2018 Boyle allegedly refused to kill James Bond off, as he reportedly fought against Daniel Craig and Barbara Broccoli’s plans for Bond to die ‘in dramatic fashion’ at the end of the next movie. It is thought Bond 25 will be Craig’s last outing as 007. The death of Bond would leave the franchise open to a Doctor Who regeneration, but it was claimed the differences between the head honchos on the film led to ‘clashes over budget and there was pandemonium among crew with people leaving the production left, right and centre’. Cary rose to fame in 2014 after directing and producing the first series of True Detective with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. He also directed the Oscar-nominated Beasts Of No Nation and has recently directed new Netflix drama Maniac, with Emma Stone and Jonah Hill. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video MORE: Jodie Whittaker hopes Doctor Who casting will pave the way for a female James Bond After the announcement of director Danny Boyle and writer John Hodge's exit from James Bond 25 last month, it seemed inevitable that the film would be delayed. And now it appears we could have some confirmation that Bond 25 probably won't make it to cinemas for its planned November 9, 2019 release date, as Daniel Craig has just been announced for a new project. Craig has been cast in Knives Out, a contemporary murder mystery, directed by Star War's Rian Johnson.
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According to Deadline, the film will begin shooting in November, just one month before Bond 25 was originally set to start production. Speaking to the publication,Johnson said that Boyle's exit from Bond 25 gave him and producing partner Ram Bergman the opportunity to pursue Craig for the role. 'I have been a huge fan and always wanted to work with him and as I worked on the script, trying to get it right, Ram and I were wringing our hands over who could be the detective,' Johnson said.
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'Then, serendipitously, we heard Daniel might have a small window, and it worked out. He's an actor of extraordinary range, and we are looking forward to the fun of finding that modern detective, and collaborating with Daniel on creating a new Poirot.' Name Of Latest James Bond MovieSince the announcement of Boyle's departure from Bond 25 there's been no update on the film's production schedule or release date. But at least Daniel Craig now has something to occupy his time while he awaits the call from M. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter account. Comments are closed.
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