It has just enjoyed one of the most successful installments of its 50 year run. So it will come as no surprise to fans that studio bosses have confirmed a 24th James Bond movie will hit cinemas within the next three years.

Daniel Craig, 45, will pull on his tuxedo once again, as he has already signed up to appear as the secret agent in two more films.

MGM is currently developing the screenplay film, which will be a follow-up to critical and commercial smash Skyfall.

The studio's chairman and CEO Gary Barber said the studio hopes to announce a director in the near future, following Sam Mendes decision to move on to fresh pastures..

He said: "We are very excited about the franchise, we look forward to announcing a director soon. We are currently developing the screenplay and working with our partners. We look forward to developing the script soon and signing a director. We are hoping within the next three years it will be released."

Sam recently confirmed he won't direct the next Bond film because of his busy schedule.

He said: "Directing 'Skyfall' was one of the best experiences of my professional life."

沪江娱乐快讯：由丹尼尔·克雷格主演的第23部《007》取得了自007系列电影问世50年以来的最高票房成绩，全球票房超过11亿美元。因此，米高梅公司决定继续拍摄下一部《007》，并预计该影片将在三年内登上大荧幕。

米高梅电影公司的CEO加里·鲍伯在接受采访时说，“很高兴我们拥有该电影的制作权。我们期待能够尽快宣布该片的导演。目前我们正同合作伙伴一起商讨新的剧本。”

《大破天幕杀机》的导演萨姆·门德斯已确定将不再执导下一部邦德电影，因为他还有许多其它的拍摄合约在身。但是，他表示，执导《天幕杀机》的经历是他职业生涯中最宝贵的经验之一。