Christoph Waltz has been linked to a role in the next James Bond movie.
The Oscar-winning actor is rumoured to have reached a deal to begin filming Bond 24 alongside leading man Daniel Craig next month.
Daily Mail reporter Baz Bamigboye tweeted: "#CHRISTOPHWALTZ SIGNS ON FOR BOND24. Shoots early December Mexico, Morocco, Austria, Italy & London."
It is not yet known if Waltz would play Bond 24's villain or another main role.
Skyfall director Sam Mendes is returning for the latest instalment of the Bond franchise.
Bond 24 is scheduled to be released in autumn 2015.
#CHRISTOPHWALTZ SIGNS ON FOR BOND24.Shoots early December Mexico Morocco Austria Italy & London.
— Baz Bamigboye (@BazBam) November 13, 2014