Rami Malek joins cast of Bond 25 as new James Bond villain

A recent Oscar winner has been confirmed as the villain in the 25th James Bond film — which will also include not one, but two new Bond girls.

Oscar winner Rami Malek will appear in the latest James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, alongside a star cast including Ralph Fiennes and Lea Seydoux, the director Cary Fukunaga said on Thursday.

Malek, 37, who won the Oscar for his performance as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, said in a video message: “I promise you all I will be making sure Mr Bond does not have an easy ride in this”.

A word about #BOND25 from Rami Malek pic.twitter.com/CLJ5mpO9mu

— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019

After months of speculation the announcement was livestreamed from the official 007 Twitter account as the Oscar winner shared the news with fans via a video message.

Daniel Craig, whose final outing as 007 will be unveiled on Thursday, is the longest-serving James Bond — but perhaps not always the most enthusiastic.

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in Bond 25. Picture: AFP Photo

Rami Malek joins the cast in an unspecified role. Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images

It was also revealed that stunning Blade Runner 2049 star Ana De Armas will also be appearing alongside Daniel Craig as a Bond girl.

The Sun reported that De Armas, 30, has already done enough jetsetting to put the super-spy to shame.

Ana de Armas joins the cast of Bond 25 as a Bond girl. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

In fact, her Instagram feed shows exotic holidays, red-carpet events and catch-ups with her celebrity friends.

The Cuban-Spanish actress already has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where she often shows off her incredible figure.

She is also seen posing with pals including Jamie-Lee Curtis and hugging stars such as Ryan Gosling.

Ana de Armas posts regularly on Instagram.

Ana de Armas is a frequent traveller and has just landed the job of her career...as a Bond girl! Picture: Instagram

Her racy 2015 flick Knock Knock sees two women whose hobby is ruining the lives of cheating married men.

She plays Bel who, together with co-star Lorenza Izzo’s Genesis, tempt Keanu’s hapless Evan into having a threesome with them and then use the footage to blackmail him.

Lashana Lynch has been cast as the second Bond girl, after impressing audiences as Captain Marvel’s best frien (Brie Larson’s), tough fighter pilot Maria Rambeau.

Lashana Lynch poses during the photo call for 'Bond 25' in Jamaica. Picture: AP Photo/Leo Hudson

Joining the cast of #BOND25 is Lashana Lynch (@LashanaLynch) pic.twitter.com/SyMGsKtH4S

— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019

(L-R) Michael G Wilson, Lea Seydoux, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Lashana Lynch and Barbara Broccoli in Jamaica. Picture: Getty Images

The tentatively titled Bond 25 has not been without its setbacks.

Film director Danny Boyle walked away from his key role on Bond 25 citing ‘creative differences’ and Cary Fukunaga took over Boyle’s role.

007 reporting for duty. Join us live in Jamaica for the #BOND25 start of production. Send your questions to the cast using #BOND25 https://t.co/0teFAmw8Sl

— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019

According to International Movie Database, the plot to Bond 25, which is currently filming, is unknown, but the official Twitter account for the film is slowly releasing inforamtion to keep fans in anticipation of of the film’s release in April 2020.

— With The Sun.