Spectre: The new James Bond film, what we know so far

Spectre: What we know so far. Credit: Ian West/PA Wire

The new James Bond film will be 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.Other stars returning to reprise their Bond roles include:

  • Ralph Fiennes

  • Naomie Harris

  • Ben Whishaw

  • Rory Kinnear

Some of the new cast include:

  • Christoph Waltz

  • Léa Seydoux

  • Dave Bautista

  • Monica Bellucci

  • Andrew Scott

It was widely believed that Waltz would be taking on the role of the cat-loving master criminal, Blofeld.

However it seems he will be playing a character called Oberhauser.

The cast of Spectre. Credit: Doug Peters/Doug Peters/ Empics Entertainment

The film will see a cryptic message from Bond’s past sending 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.

007's new car was also unveiled. Credit: Doug Peters/Doug Peters/ Empics Entertainment

The 007 production will be based primarily at Pinewood Studios, but locations used will also include London, Mexico City, Rome and Tangier and Erfoud, in Morocco.

Bond will also be returning to the snow and ice, this time in Sölden, along with other Austrian locations, Obertilliach, and Lake Altaussee.

Dave Bautista, Sam Mendes, Christoph Waltz and Andrew Scott. Credit: Doug Peters/Doug Peters/ Empics Entertainment

The film was written by John Logan, Neal Purvis and 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.

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