Fans have had to suffer three long years since the blockbusterSkyfallfor a newJames Bondmovie, but whenSpectrehits theaters in November, it will most likely be well worth the wait. Earlier this week, the007adventure debuted a new ad with their longtime partner Heineken, and today, we have a behind-the-scenes preview that explores some of the explosive action sequences. DirectorSam Mendesand several crew members take us through some of the massive set pieces, while the filmmaker explains the importance of practical stunts in this beloved franchise.
A cryptic message from the past sendsJames Bond(Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known asSpectre. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes).
Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web ofSpectre. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart ofSpectre, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played byChristoph Waltz.
The supporting cast is rounded out byDave Bautista, Rory Kinnear andStephanie Sigman. When the full cast forSpectrewas announced, many thought thatChristoph Waltzwould be playing the iconic Bond villainBlofeld, since MGM won back the rights to the Spectre organization and the villain Blofeld back in 2013. However, his character was revealed to be Franz Oberhauser, although many fans still theorize that this is all just a ruse, and he is actually the iconic Blofeld.
Spectrewill hit theaters on November 6, going up against 20th Century Fox’sThe Peanuts Movieand The Outskirts. It was recently announced that British singerSam Smithwill be singing theSpectretheme song, dubbed “Writing on the Wall,” which will be available to purchase and stream on September 25. While we wait for that song to debut, check out this action-packed preview forSpectre.
