Chiwetel Ejiofor is set to follow in the footsteps of Javier Bardem by taking on James Bond in Bond 24.
The English actor, nominated for an Oscar for '12 Years A Slave,' will play the antagonist to Daniel Craig's Bond as Sam Mendes once again sits in the director's chair.
While no offer has yet been made to Ejiofor, Bond producers favour a strong presence in the 'villain' role and Ejiofor would fill that role given the plaudits he earned for Steve McQueen's Oscar-winning drama about slavery.
Bardem put in a memorable performance in the popular 'Skyfall' as the deformed villain Silva.
