Next Bond Film is Skyfall!

Like Tarsem Singh's new film, now called Mirror Mirror, Bond 23 finally has a name too. It's Skyfall and will feature returning cast members Daniel Craig as James Bond and Judi Dench as M and will be directed by Sam Mendes.  But who will Bond be up against?  Javier Bardem is rumored to play the villain while Ralph Fiennes and Helen McCrory (former Death Eaters from the Harry Potter series) are also joining the cast.  And finally, no Bond announcement would be complete without mentioning the Bond girls.  Naomie Harris (28 Days Later..) and newcomer Berenice Marlohe have the honor for this film.

The cast and crew of Skyfall

Daniel Craig with the new Bond Girls

Javier Bardem with Daniel Craig

Director Sam Mendes

Dame Judi Dench with Daniel Craig

What is the film about? Here's a quick blurb via the @007 twitter feed:

“Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Hmm, what could this mean? It means more Dame Judi Dench!! I fear my blog is quietly becoming the unofficial Judi Dench fansite but come on, the woman is a delight in whatever role she plays.   Did you guys happen to notice the new title in the background? Skyfall will release in theaters November 9, 2012.