‘James Bond’ screenwriters announced

Peter Morgan, writer of “Frost/Nixon” and “The Queen,” will join forces with Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, screenwriters of “Quantum of Solace” and “Casino Royale,” to script the 23rd “James Bond” film, according to a release from MGM.

Daniel Craig is set to return as Bond in the film, which will be a MGM release of an EON production.

- Matt Price

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LOS ANGELES, CA June 12, 2009 – Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures have today announced that Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen), Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale) will be the screenwriters of the 23rd James Bond adventure.

Daniel Craig will reprise his role as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in the film, which will be a MGM release of an EON production. Bond 23 is the latest installment in the longest-running franchise in motion picture history and will be produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. A date for the start of production is yet to be confirmed.