"Bond 24" finally has a real title, and it is pretty darn cool. The new film in the long-running series will be called "Spectre." Bond fans certainly know Spectre well as the global terrorist organization from classic "Bond" films (the name is an acronym for all things obviously evil: Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion).
The name was revealed during a livestreamed announcement event, where director Sam Mendes also unveiled the new car (a sleek Aston Martin DB10) and full cast: Andrew Scott (Moriarty on BBC's "Sherlock" as Denbigh), Christoph Waltz (playing a character named Oberhauser...not, as previously rumored, classic villain Blofeld), Dave Bautista (as henchman Mr. Hinx), Monica Bellucci (as Lucia Sciarra) and Léa Seydoux (as Madeleine Swann). Daniel Craig (obviously), Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear and Ben Whishaw will be returning from the "Skyfall" cast, as well.
You can check out the full livestreamed event below:
Shooting locations for the new movie, which begins production tomorrow, include Pinewood Studios London, Mexico City, Rome, Tangier & Erfoud, Morocco, Sölden, Obertilliach and Lake Altausee, Austria.
Earlier in 2014, French actress Léa Seydoux ("Blue is the Warmest Color") was confirmed as the new "Bond" girl, while Christoph Waltz had been cast in an unspecified role (then rumored to be longtime "Bond" nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld). "Guardians of the Galaxy's" Dave Bautista had been strongly rumored (now confirmed) for the role of Hinx, a henchman that I surmise will be in the vein of memorable "Bond," hench-villains Jaws and Oddjob...but not Knick-Nack because Bautista is a massive man who certainly won't be defeated by getting himself locked in a steamer trunk. But...you never know.
"Spectre" is due to hit theaters on Nov. 6, 2015. Thanks to BBC News for the tip.