Details on the films casting have been released. Javier Bardem has been announced as the films lead villain. Ralph Fiennes has been confirmed to have joined the cast. But it's yet unknown which role he has signed on to. And Naomie Harris is indeed playing the new verison of MoneyPenny.....AWESOME!!!
MGM are planning to begin filming later this year. It was rumored that filming was set to begin in May next year, but the studio want it done sooner. Looks like they'd rather have it finished by next May.
Still no news on what the 23rd film will be called yet, but I'm sure we'll all find out soon.