Cary Fukunaga to direct 'James Bond 25' which is set to release on Valentine's Day 2020

'True Detective' and 'Maniac's' Cary Joji Fukunaga has been named the director for the next James Bond franchise, with Daniel Craig reprising his role.

James Bond is no longer in limbo as it has a new boss. Today, Eon Productions and MGM announced the new director for Bond 25.

'True Detective' and 'Maniac's' Cary Joji Fukunaga has been named the director for the next 007 franchise, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as the man with the license to kill. Filming will begin on March 4, 2019, at Pinewood Studios ahead of a worldwide release date of February 14, 2020. It is not yet revealed if there will be a traditional earlier release in the UK. "We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure," said Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli in a statement.

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