It has just enjoyed one of the most successful installments of its 50 year run.
So it will come as no surprise to fans that studio bosses have confirmed a 24th James Bond movie will hit cinemas within the next three years.
Daniel Craig, 45, will pull on his tuxedo once again, as he has already signed up to appear as the secret agent in two more films.
His word is his Bond: Daniel Craig has already signed up to appear in the new film which should hit screens by 2016
MGM is currently developing the screenplay film. which will be a follow-up to critical and commercial smash Skyfall.
Record in his sights: But he still has a way to go at 45 to surpass Roger Moore's record as the oldest Bond at 58
The studio's chairman and CEO Gary Barber said the studio hopes to announce a director in the near future, following Sam Mendes decision to move on to fresh pastures..
He said: 'We are very excited about the franchise, we look forward to announcing a director soon.
'We are currently developing the screenplay and working with our partners.
'We look forward to developing the script soon and signing a director. We are hoping within the next three years it will be released.'
Sam recently confirmed he won't direct the next Bond film because of his busy schedule.
He said: 'Directing 'Skyfall' was one of the best experiences of my professional life.
'But I have theatre and other commitments, including productions of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and King Lear, that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond.'
Other projects: Sam Mendes has snubbed Bond to work on a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
So it will come as no surprise to fans that studio bosses have confirmed a 24th James Bond movie will hit cinemas within the next three years.
Daniel Craig, 45, will pull on his tuxedo once again, as he has already signed up to appear as the secret agent in two more films.
His word is his Bond: Daniel Craig has already signed up to appear in the new film which should hit screens by 2016MGM is currently developing the screenplay film. which will be a follow-up to critical and commercial smash Skyfall.
Record in his sights: But he still has a way to go at 45 to surpass Roger Moore's record as the oldest Bond at 58The studio's chairman and CEO Gary Barber said the studio hopes to announce a director in the near future, following Sam Mendes decision to move on to fresh pastures..
He said: 'We are very excited about the franchise, we look forward to announcing a director soon.
'We are currently developing the screenplay and working with our partners.
'We look forward to developing the script soon and signing a director. We are hoping within the next three years it will be released.'
Sam recently confirmed he won't direct the next Bond film because of his busy schedule.
He said: 'Directing 'Skyfall' was one of the best experiences of my professional life.
'But I have theatre and other commitments, including productions of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and King Lear, that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond.'
Other projects: Sam Mendes has snubbed Bond to work on a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory