The Bond 25 movie has already seen a release date delay, a new director, and several hot rumors about its cast. There has been no confirmation of the movie's title yet, so it's unclear whether it'll be a fresh story or an adaptation of one of Ian Fleming's original works. Daniel Craig's final turn as 007 is due in February 2020, and the new director is Cary Fukunaga, who directed Netflix hit Maniac and most of True Detective season 1.

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His movie career is less esteemed, but there's little doubting the director's talents - he helmed Jane Eyre with Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska, and Beasts of No Nation starring Idris Elba. The Bond 25 movie was originally due to be directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), but he walked away from the project because, according to rumors, he was asked to kill off 007. We've seen Bond 'die' several times in the run of the franchise, but this could well be for keeps. It's unclear whether or not this same script has been handed to Fukunaga, although the new director is no stranger to airing his creative differences either, having walked away from True Detective season 2 for that very reason.

Here's all we know about Bond 25. Fast Facts:. Bond 25 release date: February 14, 2020.

Bond 25 director: Cary Fukunaga. Bond 25 cast: Daniel Craig. Bond 25 writer: TBA The Bond 25 release date has been delayed to 2020 Originally, Bond 25 was scheduled to release on October 25, 2019 in the UK, and a little later on November 8, 2019 in the States but Danny Boyle's unexpected departure as director naturally threw several spanners in the works. Luckily, Eon Productions has been quick to find a replacement in Cary Fukunaga (more on that later), and filming is now set to begin at Pinewood Studios from March 4 next year. That means a pushed back release date to February 14, 2020, though Bond 25 will at least be out in theatres worldwide on the same day, instead of being delayed by several weeks amongst different regions, as was the plan before.

Slightly frustrating news for Bond fans, then, but hopefully the wait will be worth it. Until then, you'll just have to rewatch the. A couple of times. The new Bond 25 director is True Detective's Cary Fukunaga.

(Image: © Getty) Cary Fukunaga joined as Bond 25 director in September 20, announced on the, less than a month after it was revealed that Danny Boyle had exited the project due to “creative differences”. Boyle, who previously helmed the likes of Trainspotting and, has yet to comment since leaving the project. Instead, Fukunaga is most known for his work as director of True Detective season 1, but has also given us films like Beasts of No Nation, Jane Eyre, and, more recently, the new Netflix Original series Maniac. In a statement on Twitter, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.

Wilson said: “We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure.' This is exciting news, though somewhat surprising, given that Fukunaga has also been known to similarly leave projects like True Detective season 2 and the amidst creative conflicts with collaborators. You'd think that, after Danny Boyle's conscious uncoupling, the Bond 25 team would naturally resort to a pair of safer directorial hands. Clearly, and admirably, they're committed to making this Bond film as special and memorable as the character himself. Bond 25 - Daniel Craig is back!

Daniel Craig is back as Bond for the fifth time, following his starring roles in,. It’s now two years since that previous appearance, and there was speculation that we might be getting a new 007 – particularly after an astonishing interview with in 2015, where Craig proclaimed that “I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists” than appear in another Bond flick. However, Craig confirmed that his mind had U-turned on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in August 2017. “Yes,” he replied when asked if he was returning. 'We've been discussing it, we've just been trying to figure things out I always wanted to, I needed a break.' However, Craig has openly stated that this will be his final 007 film.

'I just want to go out on a high note, and I can't wait,” he told Colbert. As regards to his successor once Bond 25 is in the can, Henry Cavill, Idris Elba, and Damien Lewis have all been linked ahead of what will be Bond 26. So we’ve put together a comprehensive feature, wondering aloud who could be the. The Bond 25 trailer is unlikely to appear before 2019 Given that Bond 25 is set to land at the start of the next decade, we won’t be seeing its trailer, poster, or concept art anytime soon. That doesn’t stop anyone predicting its due date, though. Skyfall’s first trailer came in May 2012, five months before the film’s October release, while our first glimpse of Spectre in motion emerged in March 2015, with the film itself out seven months later. Assuming Bond 25 adheres to a similar pattern, we should see its first trailer from November 2019 onwards.

The Bond 25 title is Never Dream of Dying. Er, maybe British newspaper reports that Bond 25’s working title is Shatterhand, and that the film is based on 2001 novel Never Dream of Dying, but there’s been no confirmation of this from the studio or anyone involved in the project so far. We do know that Fukunaga (as all the more recent Bonds have), and that Craig's final appearance as Bond will likely complete it. But does this really fit into Never Dream of Dying? Never Dream of Dying was the seventh Bond book written by American author Raymond Benson, after Zero Minus Ten, Tomorrow Never Dies, The Facts of Death, The World is Not Enough, High Time to Kill, and Double Shot.

However, the two films on that list you’ll recognise as movies – Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough – were novelisations based on screenplays, as was Benson’s later work on Die Another Day. As yet none of his Bond originals have been turned into movies, so Never Dream of Dying would be a personal breakthrough for him. Particularly as he resigned from writing Bond books in 2003. Never Dream of Dying takes Bond to Paris and a meeting with seductive film star Tylyn Mignonne, who is at loggerheads with her ex-husband – a volatile movie producer with dastardly connections.

The Bond 25 cast list is uncertain, but getting clearer With Daniel Craig only recently confirmed, it’ll be a few months before other members of the Bond 25 cast are officially announced. But Christoph Waltz and Dave Bautista are both expected to reprise their villainous roles as Ernst Stavro Blofeld (incarcerated, but still alive, at the end of Spectre) and Mr Hinx respectively - if the latest movie continues the story set out in Spectre. Whe quizzed about the return of Waltz and Ben Whishaw (more on him below), Fukunaga said, that 'Those are two extraordinary actors, so if there is space for them in the story, I would absolutely want them there. But I don’t know yet what it’s going to be.' Although he caveats that by reiterating that the script is yet to be finalized.

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But what of Bond's allies? During a recent, Ben Whishaw, who has played Q in the Craig-era 007 movies, said: 'I’m assuming that I’m not going to be so it will be a nice surprise if they put me in.' However, days later he was asked via the Graham Norton show about whether he'll reprise his role, to which he replied 'I’m told so, but it is so secretive and weird that I can’t tell you.' So, that's a kinda confirmation.

Similarly, Naomi Harris, who plays Moneypenny, is uncertain of her future. Speaking on the, she said that 'I know nothing. I don't know if I am in it, but I do know they start shooting at the end of the year.

I have cleared my diary in anticipation but I don't know.' It'd be a huge shame if the new Bond doesn't carry its up and coming supporting cast with it, as it feels like these characters have only just been established and they have heaps of potential. In a final piece of casting news, it appears Lea Seydoux will be reprising her role as Dr Madeleine Swann, from Spectre, she.

It's unusual for a non-core cast member to reappear in Bond, so does this - along with the returning villains - suggest we're getting a straight sequel to Spectre? Given how deeply middling Bond's last outing was, let's hope not.

The Bond 25 theme might be Beyonce-made Securing a Bond theme is one of the biggest achievements in the entertainment business, with the last two going to Sam Smith (Spectre) and Adele (Skyfall). If is to believed Beyonce is being lined up for the next one. A source close to the singer is purported to have proclaimed this “the only project she is remotely interested in right now.” She’s said to have met with the film’s bosses, “and Adele told her how co-writing and performing a Bond theme gave her an amazing career hike.” As if that pair aren’t already among the greatest female artists of all time.

Will Bond be the same old womanising spy in the new movie? Who is playing James Bond in the new film and what other cast rumours are there? After much speculation - and an infamous quote when he said he would ' than do it again - confirmed in August 2017 he would play Bond one more time. Speaking on US TV, the star said: 'I have been quite cagey about it. 'I have been doing interviews all day and people have been asking me and I think I've been rather coy. 'But kind of felt like if I was going to speak the truth I should speak truth to you.'

Craig went on to say he had known he would be playing 007 again for a 'couple of months'. Is expected to return as Moneypenny, and as M, although no official announcements have been made. Ben Whishaw however told that he doesn’t expect to continue as Q, saying: “I’m not even sure if I’ll be in it. I’m assuming that I’m not going to be so it will be a nice surprise if they put me in. I think it’s right he and Daniel need to just figure it out.

I’ve done two; I’ve had a good run.”. What have the plot leaks revealed about the film? An astonishing plot leak has revealed that Bond 25 will see the famous spy completely transform his life. Page Six claims the leaked plot summary reads: “Bond quits the secret service, and he’s in love and gets married.” - which sounds similar to the plot of On Her Majesty's Secret Service. “The film’s like Taken with Bond,' another leaked comment reads, referring to the movie. The woman that Daniel Craig's Bond marries is apparently Dr Madeleine Swann, played by in Spectre. Special effects supervisor Chris Corbould has remained tight-lipped on specifics but has said that the film is going to be 'very, very special.'

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