Here's another log of info to toss on the ol rumor fire that seems to be somewhat ignited. WARNING there are spoilers below, so you may not want to read. Of course they are only spoilers if they are true, and with the history of Bond rumors clanging away in my head, there have been some trips down the garden path by every site on the net, including my own. So salt does indeed need to be ingested with this report...
I work in Canary Wharf, London and they are filimng the next film near my office. Here is the crux of an article in this weeks Canary Wharf News":
Action scenes from the film will be filmed against the background of Canary wharf. James Bond will land on a sea plane near the Millenium Dome There will be a three and a half mile high speed water chase from Tower Bridge to the royal Docks. The London film Commission has already taken reps. from EON Productions to pinpoint the best locations on the Thames. Four councils across the river have been asked for cooperation. An indsider at the Port of London authiority confirmed the plans:
"It's very busy around the Greenwich area right next to the doem and it may mean having to temporarily close the Thames. We are currenctly waiting for the producers to get back to us with their plans." London City Airport sources have also said they have been approached about the logistics about landing a seaplne on the Thames. The producer were hoping to film in January but have postponed due to a lack of daylight hours. A water tank will be used to film some stunts due to icy conditions on the Thames at that time. The article goes on to say about casting info: sharon Stone turned down the villains role.. Robbie coltrane returns as Agent Valwentin Zukovsky and as you reported earlier, Ewan MacGregor is "hotly tipped" to play bonds illegitamate son.
As I work in a bank, please call me BOND, JUNK BOND.
