Ralph Fiennes has confirmed that he will appearing in the new James Bond film Skyfall.
The actor didn't away too much about his role in the upcoming film but it is believed that M, played by Dame Judi, will be forced to quit and train "agent" Fiennes to take over her position.
''I'm allowed to say I'm a government agent,'' Fiennes told The Sun.
Meanwhile, Daniel Craig has said that he "loves' playing secret agent James Bond.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star is currently shooting Skyfall, his third 007 adventure.
When asked if he ever compares Bond to other roles he plays, Craig told The Guardian: "I'm genuinely not aware of it. I probably was when Casino Royale came out; I'm sure there was a point when I thought 'F**king hell! What now?' But I don't think, 'This will look good next to that...'
Skyfall is due for release on October 26, 2012.
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