BOND 24 Is Called SPECTRE, Cast and Teaser Poster Revealed
Sony Pictures, MGM Studios, and Eon Productions have announced highly anticipated details about the 24th James Bond movie. They made the announcement from the Bond sound stage at Pinewood Studios. The movie will be called Spectre, a teaser poster was released, and you will find more information regarding the Sam Mendes directed film below thanks to the official James Bond Twitter account that live-tweeted the big event announcement.
For those of you not familiar with the name Spectre, it's the fictional terrorist organization that was introduced in the Bond novel Thunderball, and it was also present in the beginning of the movie Dr. No. The name stands for SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion, which is led by the villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Returning to direct Spectre is Sam Mendes, whose Skyfall was the highest-grossing entry in the history of the Bond franchise — not to mention one of the best reviewed. Spectre also marks Craig’s fourth outing as the iconic character.
Skyfall screenwriter John Logan came back to script the film, and joining him were screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who’ve worked on the film franchise since 1999′s The World Is Not Enough.
The film starts shooting on Monday, and it is expected to hit several locations such as London, Italy, Morocco, Mexico, and Austria. Spectre opens up in theaters on November 6th, 2015.
Below you'll find a video of the announcement, a title teaser video, photos of the cast, and the new Bond car. The teaser poster is above.
Daniel Craig is obviously set to reprise his role, and this is who will be joining him in his new adventure:
The 24th James Bond 007 film is called… #SPECTRE
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— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014Bond’s new car, the @astonmartin DB10 #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/cv85x8leuf
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014And Christoph Waltz as Oberhauser! #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/CPUXDDf0jt
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014... and Naomie Harris at the #Bond24 announcement... #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/ovRErakgzO
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014Ben Whishaw at this morning's #Bond24 announcement... #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/kw29gdYMc2
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014...Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann. #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/DR7DfAWkb1
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014...Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra pic.twitter.com/41klBClFzN
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014...David Bautista as Mr Hinx pic.twitter.com/tJxGnt5tct
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014... Ralph Fiennes as M. pic.twitter.com/YxYbYC2xwC
— James Bond (@007) December 4, 2014Below are some more details from the press release:
James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today released the title of the 24th James Bond adventure, SPECTRE. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fourth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. SPECTRE begins principal photography on Monday, December 8, and is set for global release on November 6, 2015.
Along with Daniel Craig, Mendes presented the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear as well as introducing Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Monica Bellucci and Andrew Scott. Mendes also revealed Bond’s sleek new Aston Martin, the DB10, created exclusively for SPECTRE.
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
The 007 production will be based at Pinewood Studios, and on location in London, Mexico City, Rome and Tangier and Erfoud, in Morocco. Bond will return to the snow once again, this time in Sölden, along with other Austrian locations, Obertilliach, and Lake Altaussee.
Commenting on the announcement, Wilson and Broccoli said, “We’re excited to announce Daniel’s fourth installment in the series and thrilled that Sam has taken on the challenge of following on the success of SKYFALL with SPECTRE.”.
Written by John Logan and Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Director of Photography is Hoyte van Hoytema and Editor is Lee Smith. Production Designer, Dennis Gassner returns along with Costume Designer, Jany Temime and Composer, Thomas Newman. Action Specialist, Alexander Witt is the 2nd Unit Director. Stunt Coordinator is Gary Powell, SFX Supervisor is Chris Corbould, and Visual Effects Supervisor is Steve Begg.
Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond film, was a worldwide box office phenomenon, opening #1 in 70 territories around the world, taking over $1.1 billion worldwide and setting a new all-time box office record in the UK by becoming the first film to take over £100 million.
The launch of SPECTRE was streamed live on 007.com and Facebook.com/JamesBond007, and the video is now available on demand at both sites.