Spectre: First footage of Daniel Craig as James Bond in action in Austrian mountains released

The film's production designer promises 'Spectre' will top 'Skyfall'

The first look picture of Daniel Craig in Spectre (Columbia Pictures)

Daniel Craig will be returning to the field like never before in Spectre.

In new behind the scenes footage released by Bond producers, Craig can be seen in action shooting a gun in the the final seconds of the video.

The film’s production designer Dennis Gassner promises in the footage that Spectre will top Skyfall.

“We’re going to continue the history of the Bond films, making things that are exciting for the audience to look at and what could be more exciting than to be on top of the world,” he says.

The franchise’s new Bond girl recruit Léa Seydoux is also seen talking about her expectations for the film as the crew begins filming in Sölden, Austria.

New villain Dave Bautista, who will play Mr Hinx, talks to camera about his first experience of being on a mountain.

The latest James Bond film will also star Ralph Fiennes as M, Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz, Andrew Sctott, Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw.

Spectre is due to be released on 6 November later this year.

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