Bond title confirmed

Stars of new 007 adventure announce film's name...

16:02 03 November 2011

The latest Bond film is to be called Skyfall, it has been confirmed.

The movie's stars and producers were out in force today to release a few details surrounding Bond's 23rd outing.

Daniel Craig will once again reprise his role as 007, alongside new leading ladies Berenice Marlohe and Naomie Harris.

According to producers Barbara Broccoli Michael Wilson, Skyfall will see Bond's loyalty to M tested, while MI6 comes under attack.

The film will see the return of Dame Judi Dench as spy boss M and will also star Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Javier Bardem as the movie's villain.

It was also revealed that Sam Mendes will direct Skyfall, which will be Bond's 23rd film to date.

Wilson and Broccoli said:

"WeÂ’re so delighted to have Sam Mendes direct Skyfall and be working once again with Daniel Craig.

"We've a great script, an extraordinary cast and an incredibly talented creative team for this latest James Bond adventure."

The film is set to hit cinemas on 26 October 2012, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the first ever Bond movie, Dr. No.