Sony/Heineken
It's two months tomorrow until new James Bond film 'Spectre' hits UK cinemas, and the film's partner Heineken have whetted our appetites with these brand new images of Daniel Craig, cutting a sharp figure in his Tom Ford suit.
It's Daniel's fourth outing as 007, following his triumphs in 'Casino Royale' and 'Skyfall'. And 'Quantum of Solace' wasn't that bad, really.
But hopes are high for Bond's next outing. Director Sam Mendes is back behind the wheel for the second time, with Oscar winner Christoph Waltz promising to steal the scene as Bond's Nemesis Franz Oberhauser, who may or may not be related to 007's previous villain Blofeld.
Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'Spectre' - still got it?
More progressively, Bond's ladies are for the first time being referred to as 'Bond women' instead of 'girls' - something to delight actresses Monica Bellucci and Léa Seydoux, who will be a mafioso's wife Lucia Sciarra and doctor Madeleine Swann respectively.
To celebrate their part in James Bond's latest outing, Heineken are giving their customers access to a classic collection of Bond films 'Goldfinger', 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and 'Casino Royale' through special edition packs and, from September, special access to 'Spectre' content.
Daniel Craig previously spoke to HuffPostUK about the "necessary" relationship between Bond and lucrative sponsors, which caused some squawks when 'Skyfall' was released.
James Bond Spectre stills
(01 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(02 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(03 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(04 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(05 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(06 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(07 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(08 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(09 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(10 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(11 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
(12 of12)
New stills for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, have been released today. A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond 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 as SPECTRE.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 of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.Released in the UK on October 26, and in the US on November 6, 2015. (credit:Sony)
Speaking from the set of that film three years ago, Daniel explained, "We have relationships with a number of companies so that we can make this movie. The simple fact is that, without them, we couldn’t do it. It’s unfortunate but that’s how it is."
"This movie costs a lot of money to make, it costs as nearly as much again if not more to promote, so we go where we can.
"The great thing is that Bond is a drinker, he always has been, it’s part of who he is, rightly or wrongly, you can make your own judgement about it. Having a beer is no bad thing, in the movie it just happens to be Heineken."
The Changing Face Of James Bond
Sean Connery, six films (1962-69, 1971)(01 of07)
Above: Sean Connery on the set of Goldfinger with Shirley Eaton, who played the ill-fated Jill Masterson.Connery, the original Bond, starred in a total of five films in the 1960s: Dr No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball and You Only Live Twice.He left the role, succeeded by George Lazenby, who only did one. Connery returned for one final film, Diamonds Are Forever.
David Niven, 1 unofficial film (1967)(02 of07)
Above: David Niven as a more satirical Bond in Casino RoyaleNot considered a proper Bond film, Niven's portrayal of Bond came in a film not made by Eon Productions, who have produced every single Bond film.Although a film in its own right, it is somewhat shunned by Bond purists.
George Lazenby, 1 film (1969)(03 of07)
Above: Lazenby as Bond in one of the many, many card games he has played in his timeOnly agreeing to appear in one film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Lazenby is often the forgotten face of Bond.
Roger Moore, 7 films (1973-85)(04 of07)
Above: Bond in a bindRoger Moore, probably the most prim and proper Bond, took on the role for the most films of any actor so far, with a total of seven: Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy and A View to a Kill.
Timothy Dalton, 2 films (1977-79)(05 of07)
Above: Bond, as ever, with a lady, in Licence To KillOnly taking on the role for two films, The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill, Dalton more suits what we now think of spies, and was considered to be the closest to Ian Fleming's original character.
Pierce Brosnan, 4 films (1995-2002)(06 of07)
Above: Brosnan and Halle Berry in Die Another Die, Brosnan's final film as 007Brosnan picked up the role of Bond after a six-year break from Dalton's last film.H would go on to star in four films, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Die.
Daniel Craig, 3 films (2006-present)(07 of07)
Above: Craig as Bond, a rebooted look with blond hair and blue eyes, a departure from the previous actors' dark looksCraig was selected to play Bond in a rebooted version of the franchise, beating out the likes of Clive Owen, Hugh Jackman, Sam Worthington and Gerard Butler for the role.He has so far starred in three films, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and the upcoming Skyfall.
'Spectre' will be in UK cinemas on 26 October 2015, the same day as its European premiere, a week before it debuts in the US. Watch the latest trailer below...