Film News: Next Bond Film Officially Titled ‘Skyfall,’ Cast Revealed

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CHICAGO – The next installment in the Bond films, the twenty-third installment to be accurate, has finally had its title revealed. Known as Bond 23 for months, the new film will officially be called “Skyfall.” The title was revealed this morning at a press conference by the producers of the film.

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, the film will once again star Daniel Craig as James Bond, his third time portraying the famous secret agent. Also, many of the casting rumors that have surrounded the new 007 film for months have turned out to be true. The biggest confirmation: Javier Bardem will definitely be playing the villain in the new film.

Other casting confirmations included: Naomie Harris as a field agent named Eve, Dame Judi Dench will once again play M, and Berenice Marlohe, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes, and Albert Finney will all have roles in the film.

The next Bond film will be directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes (“American Beauty”). Mendes who confirmed that “Skyfall” will be shot in Scotland, Istanbul, and Shanghai, said “There’s lots of surprises,” and that “[Skyfall] is its own story. It doesn’t connect with the last two movies.”

“Skyfall” officially began filming today in London and has already been scheduled for a November 9, 2012 release date.

HollywoodChicago.com staff writer Tim Martens

By TIM MARTENS
Staff Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
tim@hollywoodchicago.com

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