During various hiatuses in the Bond franchise, Ralph Fiennes was occasionally tipped as a possible 007. Now that Sam Mendes has got the series running again, the actor is again being fingered for a major role. Don’t worry, Craigistas. It’s not the lead.

"The part is one of extreme complexity," a source told top showbiz chatterbox Baz Bamigboye. "And only an actor of great ability and dexterity can take it on – and Ralph's name is top of our list."

It's not the chief villain, either – Javier Bardem is currently the favourite for that position. Miss Moneypenny, perhaps?