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Daniel Craig (Photo: Facebook)
James Bond will be back in action in 2019, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Eon Productions have announced.
The 25th film about the legendary super-spy will hit the theaters on November 8, 2019.
There is no word yet on whether or not Daniel Craig will return for the role.
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Casting and director will be announced at a later date.
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The script is coming from Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who worked on Craig's four Bond films: Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre.
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