First Look: Daniel Craig as James Bond in New 007 Flick Skyfall

Studio behind the 23rd installment of the spy franchise releases the inaugural image from the shoot

By Gina Serpe Feb 01, 2012 3:05 PMTags
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Foreboding gun wielding? Check. Slick black impeccably bespoke outfit? Check. Abundance of fancy spy technology? Check. Wizened, grizzled mug with de rigueur steely gaze? Double-oh check.

Yep, the pieces are all in place in this first look image of Daniel Craig reprising, for the third time, his role as superspy extraordinaire James Bond in the 23rd installment of the 007 franchise, Skyfall.

The still was released on the film's website earlier today, marking the first official image from the tightly-watched movie set. This particular shot was taken from a scene set in Shanghai, though that's about the only detail producers are parting with.

An official, albeit vague, synopsis of the film has already been released, declaring that this time around, the world's most famous secret agent man will be defending MI6 against attack while Bond's loyalty to M gets tested.

Joining Craig this go round will be villain Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes, along with Albert Finney and Judi Dench. Sam Mendes directs the film, set for release in the U.S. on Nov. 9.