'Spectre' is the title of the latest Daniel Craig-starrer James Bond movie that will have 'Sherlock' actor Andrew Scott, Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz and Monica Bellucci joining as new cast members, director Sam Mendes announced here today.
Craig, 46, is returning for his fourth turn as 007 while the 24th James bond movie would be directed Sam Mendes after the success of previous instalment 'Skyfall'. 'Spectre' will release on November 6 next year.
The film will begin principal photography from Monday at Pinewood studios (London). It will be shot in locations like Mexico City, Rome, Tangier & Erfoud, Morocco, Solden, Obertilliach and Lake Altausee (Austria), Mendes and producer Barbara Broccoli said in an announcement at Pinewood studios in Buckinghamshire.
Scott, best known for his role in TV drama 'Sherlock' where he played Sherlock's nemesis James Moriarty, is the next Bond villain, Denbigh.
Waltz, whose name was rumoured in the cast for long, will play Oberhauser but Mendes did not reveal details about his character. David Bautista will play Mr Hinx.
Bellucci, 50, is the new Bond girl Lucia Sciarra with 'Blue is the Warmest Color' star Lea Seydoux as Madeleine Swann.
Ben Whishaw, who played Q in the last film, is returning so is Naomi Harris as Moneypenny, Rory Kinnear as Tanner. Ralph Fiennes, who was introduced as the new M after the death of Judi Dench, is also returning.
Aston Martin has continued its 50-year-old relationship with the spy drama and Mendes launched the new DB-10 version of the car for the movie.
The writing team behind 'Skyfall' -- John Logan, Neil Purvis and Rob Wade are returning for 'Spectre' as well.
The film is produced by Albert R Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
