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New James Bond film delayed until November amid coronavirus concerns

The producers of the new James Bond film have delayed the release of the movie until November. No...
Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

17.30 4 Mar 2020


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New James Bond film delayed un...

New James Bond film delayed until November amid coronavirus concerns

Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

17.30 4 Mar 2020


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The producers of the new James Bond film have delayed the release of the movie until November.

No Time To Die had been due out next month, with the premiere scheduled for London on March 31st.

However, some fans had called for the release to be moved given the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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The founders of two popular 007 fan sites wrote in an open letter: "The UK and US outbreaks are in their early stages, but if they follow the predictable pattern of other developed countries, the situation by late March and early April will not be conducive to the box-office."

The release has now been pushed back to November 12th in the UK and Ireland.

In a statement today, the producers said: "MGM, Universal and Bond producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced today that after careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace, the release of No Time To Die will be postponed until November 2020."

No Time To Die is the latest Bond film featuring Daniel Craig in the lead role and is expected to the actor's final time playing the secret agent.

The film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, and also stars Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux and Lashana Lynch.

Main image: File photo of Daniel Craig. Picture by: Britta Pedersen/DPA/PA Images

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