Rumour: Ralph Fiennes to join James Bond 23 filming in December

Ralph Fiennes will play Prospero in "The Tempest," Shakespeare's final play, at the Theater Royal Haymarket in London's West End. Helmed by Trevor Nunn, the production will begin previews from Aug. 27 -- Variety reports.



Fiennes's movie commitments mean the run will be strictly limited. He is skedded to start filming on the Sam Mendes helmed "Bond 23" In December. The latter is scripted by John Logan who also scripted Fiennes's recent movie helming debut "Coriolanus."

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