It has been hotly-speculated that his villainous character will return for a second outing in the upcoming Bond film No Time To Die.
And the new trailer for the action-packed film has confirmed that James’ nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, played by Christoph Waltz, will make a comeback.
At the end of the previous film, Blofeld was arrested by the British Secret Services following his time as head of global criminal organisation, Spectre.
He’s back! The new trailer for the action-packed film has confirmed that James’ nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, played by Christoph Waltz, will make a comeback
The two-and-a-half-minute trailer opens with James Bond [Daniel Craig] and Madeleine Swann [Lea Seydoux] being chased in an Aston Martin, as he suspects her of betraying him and Blofeld appears to corroborate his fears.
The return of Blofeld, who has been one of Bond’s enemies since his introduction in 1963 classic From Russia with Love, is confirmed in the trailer after endless fan speculation.
The character of Blofeld has featured in no less than seven previous films in the long-running franchise.
Bond and Madeleine drove into the sunset together at the end of 2015’s Spectre and have been living quietly off the grid in Jamaica, until Bond is visited on the Caribbean island by old friend Felix Leiter, played by Jeffrey Wright, who calls him back into action.
The end for Blofeld: At the end of the previous film, Blofeld was arrested by the British Secret Services following his time as head of global criminal organisation, Spectre (pictured in the 2015 film with actress Lea Seydoux)
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When Madeleine questions: ‘Why would I betray you?’ he says: ‘We all have our secrets, we just didn’t get to yours yet.’
The new clip shows Blofeld in an institution with his arms locked together in hands cuffs while sat in a cage, as Bond walks into the room to talk to him.
Referencing his relationship with the Bond girl, Blofeld tells the secret agent: ‘James, you gave up everything for her. When her secret finds its way out, it’ll be the death of you.’
Reaction: After spotting the criminal mastermind in the trailer for the film, fans took to Twitter in their droves to rejoice over the return of Bond’s foster brother
After spotting the criminal mastermind in the trailer for the film, fans took to Twitter in their droves to rejoice over the return of Bond’s foster brother.
One excited enthusiast wrote: ‘Ok, I’m a little excited. Blofeld’s back and Rami Malek looks creepy as f*** in the mask. #pittroll #notimetodie.’
Another fanatic penned: ‘I genuinely think it looks excellent. Loads of action, gadgets, eccentric villains, it ties in with the last movies, Christoph Waltz reprises his role as Blofeld, the DB5 is back and updated, I could go on.’
While one said: ‘V v excited for #NoTimeToDie, a female 00, Rami Malek, and the return of Christoph Waltz’ Blofeld all on top of it being Craig’s last outing as Bond?
I’ve been expecting you: The new clip shows Blofeld in an institution with his arms locked together in hands cuffs while sat in a cage, as Bond walks into the room to talk to him
Iconic: The character of Blofeld has featured in no less than seven previous films in the long-running franchise
‘Should be amazing, then we just have to hope and pray Idris gets it next.’
Another said: ‘That first trailer of No Time To Die gave me goosebumps and has me uber excited to see the legendary Christoph Waltz as Blofeld again and Daniel Craig in his final appearance as Bond… James Bond. @RottenTomatoes #NoTimeToDietrailer #007notimetodie #007army.’
One simply stated: ‘Oh hello!!! Blofeld is back!! Can’t wait for April…’
Bond: Fans couldn’t wait to see their favourite villain return to the big screen
Another concluded: ‘Hot damn, this looks exciting!!! New villains, Blofeld makes an appearance & James Bond is back!!! Can’t wait for the new @007 film, No Time To Die!!! #NoTimeToDie #Bond25 #BondJamesBond.’
Following the release of the first No Time To Die trailer, Bond actor Daniel appeared on Good Morning America with his co-stars Rami Malek, Lea, and Lashana Lynch.
The segment was shot in the middle of Times Square, New York, where Daniel and the rest of the group signed autographs and chatted to their fans.
Appearance: Following the release of the first No Time To Die trailer, Bond actor Daniel appeared on Good Morning America with his co-stars Rami Malek, Lea, and Lashana Lynch
Greetings: The segment was shot in the middle of Times Square, New York, where Daniel and the rest of the group signed autographs and chatted to their fans