Django Unchained actor Christoph Waltz might be taking on the role of iconic Bond bad guy Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the upcoming 007 movie, James Bond 24, which is poised to begin shooting next month.
The two-time Oscar-winning actor was supposedly set to play an "extremely cunning" character, and that it wasn't "immediately evident whether the part’s friend, or foe, or a bit of both." Now, Daily Mail is reporting that Waltz will play Blofeld, famous for his white cat and devious undertakings.
"Christoph Waltz is playing Blofeld in the next Bond film," am unnamed source told Daily Mail. "The tone of the 007 films has changed significantly in recent years and the producers have changed the character to fit in with the new-look 007."
Sources also say that "the new Blofeld will be just as sinister as earlier incarnations but will be more sophisticated and less ‘campy'."
Waltz's involvement in the film will be confirmed in a press conference early next month, but the site says that Eon Productions will announce his role as ski instructor Franz Oberhauser to cover up Waltz's actual role.
If the news proves to be true, this will be the first time since 1981 that Blofeld appeared in an official Bond film. Donald Pleasence and Charles Gray previously portrayed the character, who has become one of cinema's greatest villains.
Waltz joins co-stars Lea Seydoux, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw and, of course, Daniel Craig. Bond 24 will be directed by Skyfall's Sam Mendes and be released in 2015
Source: IGN
