Hollywood actor Daniel Craig, who expects the birth of a child, will play the legendary James Bond for the fifth time.

So, the MGM studio officially announced that the main role in the film "Bond 25" will again be performed by Daniel Craig. This will be his fifth film in the image of James Bond after "Casino Royal", "Quantum of Solace", "007 Coordinates" Skyfall "and" 007 Spectrum ".

It also became known who will sit in the director's chair - this place will take the Oscar winner for the film "Slumdog Millionaire" by Danny Boyle.

Representatives of the company EON Productions, which is known for staging and producing a series of films about James Bond, said that the two main issues regarding the new tape have been resolved, according to the publication of Emreiga.

"We are pleased to announce that the exceptionally talented Danny Boyle will lead Daniel Craig in the James Bond film in the 25th franchise series," representatives.

Filming of the picture will begin in December this year, and the film's premiere is scheduled for October 25, 2019.

Earlier, before the official confirmation, Daniel Craig himself laconically confirmed his participation in the franchise.