Javier Bardem: James Bond's Next Villain?

By Sharmaine Jones

What's sexier than Daniel Craig as James Bond? Javier Bardem playing his nemesis in the next Bond installment!

We must admit we panicked a little after MGM announced it was suspending production of the (still untitled) Bond reboot last April. But we're ecstatic now that the movie is progressing. Sam Mendes (Road to Perdition, American Beauty) is set to direct the script written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who co-wrote Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace along with John Logan. The story is set to pick up where Quantum of Solace left off.

Craig already signed on, Dame Judi Dench will reprise her role as M and, according to Deadline, the Biutiful actor was offered a starring role. We don't have any details about the role Bardem was offered, but the villain makes perfect sense. He was remarkable as the sociopath hitman who caused murder and mayhem in No Country for Old Men. If he channels that psychosis — coupled with his sexy charisma — we just may have to cheer for the bad guy!

Try to contain your excitement for now because Bardem hasn't officially signed on yet. Chances are, he'll have to choose between this role and another role in The Dark Tower.

The new 007 film marks the 23rd in its franchise and is scheduled to hit theaters in November 2012.

Would you rather see Bardem in the next James Bond flick or in The Dark Tower series? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3.

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