'Bond 24' cast and title to be announced Thursday

LONDON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The cast and title of the 24th installment in the James Bond film franchise are to be revealed Thursday morning.

Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment said the announcement is to be made at England's Pinewood Studios and can be viewed via live stream at www.007.com at 6 a.m. EST.

Lea Seydoux, Andrew Scott and Monica Bellucci are rumored to have roles in the eagerly awaited sequel.

Daniel Craig -- who has played Agent 007 in the past three Bond films Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall -- has already been confirmed to return as the iconic spy in the next movie, which is to begin principal photography Monday