New Bond film release falls victim to virus

The makers of the new James Bond movie — which has already had its release date pushed back once due to the pandemic — on Friday said it would not now be released until April 2021.

“No Time to Die”, the 25th instalment of the fictional British spy saga, sees Bond drawn out of retirement in Jamaica by his old friend and CIA agent Felix Leiter.

It is expected to be actor Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007, after starring in four previous films.

The movie had been initially set for a London premiere on March 31, 2020 before a rollout worldwide in April.

The makers of the new James Bond movie — which has already had its release date pushed back once due to the pandemic — on Friday said it would not now be released until April 2021.

“No Time to Die”, the 25th instalment of the fictional British spy saga, sees Bond drawn out of retirement in Jamaica by his old friend and CIA agent Felix Leiter.

It is expected to be actor Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007, after starring in four previous films.

The movie had been initially set for a London premiere on March 31, 2020 before a rollout worldwide in April. (AFP)