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RAMI Malek will star in the next James Bond film as a chilling villain, insisting: "I will be making sure Mr Bond will not be having an easy ride of it."

It was also revealed that stunning Blade Runner star Ana De Armas will also be appearing alongside Daniel Craig as a Bond girl.

 Rami Malek will be playing a Bond villain in the 25th movie
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Rami Malek will be playing a Bond villain in the 25th movie
 The star has been showered with awards for his portrayal of Queen singer Freddie Mercury
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The star has been showered with awards for his portrayal of Queen singer Freddie MercuryCredit: AP:Associated Press

Oscar-winner Rami, who played Freddie Mercury in Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, appeared via video link at a special press conference in Jamaica.

The 37-year-old said he was thrilled to have landed the role, saying: "I’m very much looking forward to joining the cast and crew so very soon."

He then made Daniel Craig chuckle by insisting he would not be giving his character an "easy ride".

 Daniel Craig and the rest of the cast got a very light grilling from Radio 1's Clara Amfo in Jamaica
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Daniel Craig and the rest of the cast got a very light grilling from Radio 1's Clara Amfo in Jamaica
 Daniel Craig posed in Jamaica alongside co-stars Lea Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Naomie Harris and Lashana Lynch
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Daniel Craig posed in Jamaica alongside co-stars Lea Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Naomie Harris and Lashana LynchCredit: Rex Features
 Ana has also joined the cast of the film, which comes out next year
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Ana has also joined the cast of the film, which comes out next yearCredit: Instagram
 Producers today revealed she would be part of the line-up
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Producers today revealed she would be part of the line-up

Director Cary Fukunaga also revealed that Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw and Jeffrey Wright would all be returning to the franchise.

New details about the 25th Bond movie were revealed today at a press conference broadcast from Ian Fleming's Goldeneye villa in Jamaica, where he wrote the iconic novels.

007 supremo Barbara Broccoli explained: "Bond is not on active service when we start the film. He is enjoying himself in Jamaica. We've built an extraordinary house here."

She also revealed that filming has already taken place in Jamaica, Norway and Pinewood Studios near London.

First look at one of the sets being built in Jamaica for the filming of Bond 25
 This is the last Bond movie for Daniel Craig, seen here in 2012's Skyfall
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This is the last Bond movie for Daniel Craig, seen here in 2012's SkyfallCredit: Kobal Collection - Rex Features
 Olga Kurylenko and Daniel Craig in 2008's Quantum of Solace
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Olga Kurylenko and Daniel Craig in 2008's Quantum of SolaceCredit: Kobal Collection - Shutterstock

The highly anticipated movie, set for an April 2020 release, will be Daniel Craig's final instalment in the franchise.

Bond fans have been on tenterhooks all day over the announcement, with speculation swirling over what exactly was getting revealed.

Last month, 007 supremo Barbara Broccoli revealed that the new James Bond film will not be called Shatterhand - after it was roundly mocked by fans.

According to a Twitter user, she wrote "It's not" above the Shatterhand logo, with an arrow pointing down at the rumoured name of the latest film.

The potential film name was first noticed in Production Weekly, which listed the film as Shatterhand, and stated that filming was due to start in April.

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