Bond to return in '12

  • Posted: Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:01 a.m.
    UPDATED: Friday, March 23, 2012 12:32 p.m.
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In this undated film publicity image released by Sony, Daniel Craig is shown in a scene from the James Bond film,
/Associated PressIn this undated film publicity image released by Sony, Daniel Craig is shown in a scene from the James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace".

LOS ANGELES -- James Bond finally is getting back into action.

The new management at MGM, along with Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced Tuesday that the 23rd film in the spy franchise will arrive in theaters Nov. 9, 2012.

That will mark a four-year hiatus for Bond since his last adventure, 2008's "Quantum of Solace." The franchise had been on hold amid MGM's financial troubles, with the company now trying to start over after filing for bankruptcy protection and restructuring last November.

Daniel Craig returns for his third outing as British super-spy Bond. Sam Mendes (''American Beauty," "Road to Perdition") is directing, with production expected to start late this year.