Ralph Fiennes reconfirms he will return as MI6 chief M

For those that left the cinema before the final scene of 'Skyfall', actor Ralph Fiennes has reconfirmed that he will play the role of M in Bond 24, taking over from Dame Judi Dench.

MI6 understands that Fiennes is also optioned for Bond 25 on his current contract.

Speaking to the Associated Press, when asked whether he would be playing M in the next film, Fiennes said: "I think everyone knows that, I don't think that's particularly a secret."

"I'm looking forward to it very much."

Thanks to @HMSSweblog for the alert.

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