According to reports out of BBC News, British actor, Ben Whishaw’s agent has confirmed his client will be playing the coveted role of 00-Quartermaster, Q. The role was previously famed by Welshman, Desmond Llewelyn.

Although no official announcement has been made by Bond production company, Eon, it is expected the 31 year old actor will take up the character in Skyfall, alongside co-star Daniel Craig. It will be Craig’s third Bond film and the first film to feature the Q character since 2002′s Die Another Day, where comic genius John Cleese took over Llewelyn’s character for a singular outing. This will also be the first time the character of Q will be played by a younger actor than the lead Bond.

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According to STV, Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have decided against shooting in Duntrune Castle, Argyll.

Filming was expected to commence during February for the 23rd Bond, but Russell Lodge of Eon Productions this week informed owner Robin Malcolm of their change of heart.

It seems Eon are still set on filming somewhere in Scotland, but no location has been disclosed as of yet.

“I think they would like to keep a Scottish dimension in the film, but where they do that is up to them”, Mr Malcolm noted, upon receiving the news.

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The Official James Bond website outlines the worldwide release dates for SkyFall.

NORTH AMERICA

Canada – 9th November, 2012

United States – 9th November, 2012

LATIN AMERICA

Argentina – 6th December, 2012

Bolivia – 6th December, 2012

Brasil – 2nd November, 2012

Chile – 6th December, 2012

Colombia – 7th December, 2012

Ecuador – 7th December, 2012

Mexico – 9th December, 2012

Peru – 6th December, 2012

Uruguay – 7th December, 2012

Venezuela – 7th December, 2012

MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA

Ethiopia – 2nd November, 2012

Israel – 25th October, 2012

Kenya – 2nd November, 2012

Nigeria – 2nd November, 2012

South Africa – 30 November, 2012

ASIA PACIFIC

Australia – 22nd November, 2012

China – 2nd November, 2012

Hong Kong – 1st November, 2012

India – 2nd November, 2012

Indonesia – 1st November, 2012

Japan – 1st December, 2012

Korea – 1st November, 2012

Malaysia – 1st November, 2012

New Zealand  - 22nd November, 2012

Philippines – 31st October, 2012

Singapore – 1st November, 2012

Taiwan – 2nd November, 2012

Vietnam – 2nd November, 2012

EUROPE

Belgium – 31st October, 2012

Bulgaria – 26th October, 2012

Czech Republic – 25th October, 2012

Denmark – 23rd October, 2012

Germany – 1st November, 2012

Spain – 31st October, 2012

Estonia – 2nd November, 2012

Greece – 1st November, 2012

France – 26th October, 2012

Croatia – 1st November, 2012

Iceland – 26 October, 2012

Italy – 31st October, 2012

Latvia – 2nd November, 2012

Lithuania – 1st November, 2012

Hungary – 8th November, 2012

Holland – 1st November, 2012

Austria – 1st November, 2012

Poland – 26th October, 2012

Russia – 1st November, 2012

Romania – 26 October, 2012

Slovenia – 1st November, 2012

Slovakia – 25th October, 2012

Serbia and Montenegro – 1st November, 2012

Switzerland (French) – 26th November, 2012

Switzerland (German) – 1st November, 2012

Switzerland (Italian) – 1st November, 2012

Finland – 26th October, 2012

Sweden – 26th October, 2012

Turkey – 2nd November, 2012

Ukraine – 1st November, 2012

United Kingdom – 26th October, 2012

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Late last evening, the Eon Twitter account informed the cyber world that there had been two additional cast members added to the SkyFall production. English actress Helen McCrory, famed for her involvement in the final Harry Potter films, and Swed Ola Rapace, who is better known for his roles on the small screen, are set to play undisclosed roles.

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IFC have been lucky enough to interview Ralph Fiennes shortly after the SkyFall press conference. Fiennes, who was unable to attend due to prior commitments, spoke briefly about his role on the 23rd Bond flick.

“I don’t get laid, that’s for sure”, Fiennes quipped.

Fuelling further speculation of his possible role as Blofeld, Fiennes suggested that “if you’re a Bond fan, then you’ll be happy”.

Despite admitting he prefers the Bond novels over the films, Fiennes praised John Logan’s script and labelled Mendes “a class act”. The English actor went onto say “they’re doing something quite special I think. I think they’re going to be great for Bond.”

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