Making a Spectre-cle! Daniel Craig is back in James Bond mode as he flies down the Thames in a speed boat
A first glimpse of filming for the 24th James Bond was never going to be without its action.
So when Daniel Craig was captured flying along London's River Thames on a speed boat, even he couldn't disguise his excitement.
Daniel, back in 007 mode, was joined by Rory Kinnear in character as MI6's Bill Tanner - though the men were more entertaining between takes when they pulled thrilled faces against the wind to make their way to the capital's famed Secret Service MI6 Headquarters.
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Thrill-seekers: Daniel Craig and Rory Kinnear were back in 007 mode as Daniel Craig and Bill Tanner to film early scenes of Spectre on London's River Thames
Keeping it local: Daniel reprises his role as the British spy for a fourth time as the team filmed in front of London's famed Secret Intelligence Service MI6 Headquarters
Both men, suited and booted for their parts, didn't appear to be in action mode as they gripped tightly to the front of the boat with leather gloves.
But Daniel, 46, was exposing his inner thrill-seeker as he smiled widely while the speed boat passed through London's waterway at pace during the early morning hours of Monday.
It was just another Monday morning for the James Bond actor who reprises his British spy role for a fourth time this year, following up on the success of Skyfall, Quantum Of Solace and Casino Royale.
All smiles: While Rory gripped the bar in apparent fear, Daniel smiled through the cold wind at the fast pace jaunt
Just passing through: The MI6 duo flew along the London water way to commence filming on the Bond movie
Holding tight: Both men were suited and booted as they gripped the bar with leather winter gloves
Still got it: Handsome 46-year-old Daniel looked slick in a pair of black wayfarer shades on Monday morning
Daniel was later seen filming from a bridge over looking London's River Thames after the acting pair were escorted over by two drivers.
Filming of Spectre began last week after the film was announced on December 4 and revealed to include stars Monica Bellucci (Lucia Sciarra), Christoph Waltz (Oberhauser), and Léa Seydoux (Madeleine Swann).
The Skyfall follow up recently stumbled at the first block when original scripts were leaked and producers were forced to rewrite the plot line.
Freeze frame: Daniel showed the thrill on his face as they hit the river at full pace, early morning
Easy breezy: With temperatures hitting freezing in the Brit capital, the men looked shocked at the breeze
Bond mode: Daniel shot one of his knowing looks as he covered up in a suave long coat
A draft script for was been stolen from the film studio by a group calling themselves the Guardians of Peace.
Producers confirmed the cyber attack on the computers of Sony Pictures Entertainment last month and additional writers have had to be drafted in to help make changes to the ending.
Jez Butterworth will reportedly help Skyfall script writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to improve the film to avoid any spoilers.
Hurdle: Spectre appeared to have fallen at the first hurdle last week when early scripts of the movie were stolen
Leak: The endings are currently being rewritten after concern over whether the confidential material would be leaked
Better than Bond: Daniel Craig originally said the scripts were looking better than Skyfall already
Budget: The leak revealed that Spectre has a budget of over $300 million, which is $50 million more than the predecessor Skyfall
The leak revealed that Spectre has a budget of over $300 million, which is $50 million more than the predecessor Skyfall.
The internal documents reveal additional writers, including Jez Butterworth, have been drafted in to help Skyfall veterans Neal Purvis and Robert Wade with major changes to the plot of the new film.
It was also revealed that the 24th film will be shot in locations including Pinewood Studios, London, Rome, Mexico City, Morocco and the Alps.
Strong cast: The movie features strong cast additions including Monica Bellucci (Lucia Sciarra), Christoph Waltz (Oberhauser), and Léa Seydoux (Madeleine Swann)
Glad to be back: The star returns for a fourth film as title character James Bond with Spectre
Originally, leading man Daniel said he thought the script for Spectre was 'better than we had last time,' he said at the press conference two weeks ago.
The 46-year-old actor said he expected the movie to be superior to the 2012 hit Skyfall, which made more than $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office.
He said: 'We've got an amazing cast and, I think, a better script than we had last time.'
Big shoes to fill: The predecessor Skyfall made $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office
Not without its action: The movie already looked like it was going to be an action-packed one
The film stars Ralph Fiennes (M), Naomie Harris (Miss Moneypenny), Ben Whishaw (Q) and David Bautista (Mr. Hinx).
Speaking of the film's name, Sam explained at the conference, director Sam Mendes said: 'Those of you who have some knowledge of the Bond franchise and of the legend of Bond will probably have some idea what that refers to, but I couldn't possibly comment.'
Spectre - which stands for Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion - is led by iconic evil genius Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
Lovely day for it: Daniel grimaced against the cold as he joked with his right-hand man
Joking around: Between scenes, the men's faces were priceless as they joked around on the boat
Catching the sun: It was a bright morning as they pair fought off the chill on the fast-moving boat
Location, location, location: It was also revealed that the 24th film will be shot in locations including Pinewood Studios, London, Rome, Mexico City, Morocco and the Alps.
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