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Bond 24 is to make a live announcement to mark the start of production on Thursday 4 December, when the Skyfall sequel's official title and cast will be unveiled.
Filmed at the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios, it will begin at 11am and include a photo call with the new cast.
Fans will be able to watch it via a live stream on 007.com and YouTube.
The announcement comes ahead of the start of principal photography on Monday 8 December, and after rumoured plot points and cast members started to leak out in the press.
"It’s not immediately evident whether the part’s friend, or foe, or a bit of both," a source told the Mail, adding that his character is "extremely cunning" and "a nemesis of sorts".
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