Christoph Waltz Joining BOND 24 In Villain Role?

Do we have a new Blofeld?

Baz Bamigboye of the The Daily Mail is reporting that ‘Django Unchained’ and ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star Christoph Waltz will play the main villain in ‘Bond 24.’

Sam Mendes is back behind the camera, with Daniel Craig once again playing the superspy. Craig’s ‘Skyfall’ co-stars Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, and Ben Whishaw are also returning.

As previously revealed, French actress Léa Seydoux (‘Blue Is The Warmest Colour,’ ‘Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol’) and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Dave Bautista are also on board.

‘Bond 24’ is expected begin principal photography early next month in Mexico, Austria, Morocco, Italy, and London.

Waltz will next be seen starring in ‘Horrible Bosses 2’ when it arrives in Irish cinemas November 28th, followed by Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’ on December 26th.