It’s official!

After much speculation, the Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek has joined the cast of the 25th movie in the iconic James Bond franchise, it was recently revealed.

The Oscar winner will play the nemesis of Daniel Craig’s James Bond.

The franchise made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday

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

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— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019

“I’m very much looking forward to joining the whole cast and crew so very soon and I promise you that I will be making sure Mr. Bond will not have an easy ride of it in this, his 25th outing,” the Bohemian Rhapsody actor said.

The movie, which hasn’t been named yet, is expected to release on April 8, 2020

And finally Rami Malek joins the cast of #BOND25 pic.twitter.com/5AzLJIuVo0

— James Bond (@007) April 25, 2019

Following the official announcement, fans have been thrilled

So excited to see Rami as the next Bond Villain,excellent casting choice! ??

— Anas22 (@heel56) April 25, 2019

Even non-fans of the Bond films are awaiting the latest flick with bated breath…all thanks to Rami Malek

I can’t wait to see this one thank you for casting him you guys are going to get a whole new fan base for this movie get ready the Rami Malek mania is coming your way @ItsRamiMalek

— Annie Rosales (@annyisnotok) April 25, 2019

Imagine this

WOW Rami Malek Will be the main masked sinister @007 villain

— matthew chadd (@matthewchadd1) April 25, 2019

Mood RN

despite never watching a bond film, I’ll make this an exception https://t.co/MUGp2Ez0Eg

— mil’ (@_millevans) April 25, 2019

Well played, guys