Oscar winner Rami Malek will play the international villain who Daniel Craig's James Bond must battle in the British spy franchise's 25th film set for release next year, the producers announced on Thursday. Malek, age 37, drew critical acclaim for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in last year's "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Rami Malek to play Bond villain in franchise's 25th film next year

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Rami Malek to play Bond villain in franchise's 25th film next year