While it may not be the iconic Jaws or Oddjob, it seems like Bond 24 is looking to add a new henchman that could fight James Bond much like the other two did in iconic roles.

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According to MI6 on Friday, the new movie will feature a new henchman, which they hope will be in the vein of those from other Bond movies.

MI6 said that "casting has begun for the main assassin, with the search specifically focussed on someone extremely physically fit and over 6' 2". Whoever wins the role will have several altercations with Daniel Craig's 007 throughout the film and also a driving sequence," the site said.

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"Former sports athletes will be under consideration along with anyone 'very unusual'. The character has the working name of 'Hinx' (which may change before shooting starts) and is said to be between 30 and 45 years old."

MI6 added that the goal is to find a henchman that can be just as iconic as Jaws or Oddjob. They also confirm that Bond 24 shooting starts in December and will run to June 2015 at Pinewood Studios and on location.

Having a new henchman would be a classic move as none of the Daniel Craig movies seem to have too many iconic side villains, since the main ones are usually the focus of the plot.

James Bond 24 is directed by Sam Mendes from a script by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan. Craig is set to return alongside Ralph Fiennes, Naiome Harris, Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear.

Bond 24 opens in theaters on November 6, 2015.

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