On set photo of Judi Dench as M in new Bond film, 'Skyfall'

An official set photo  of Judi Dench (with director Sam Mendes) from the new James Bond film, Sam Mendes' Skyfall, has been released via 007′s official Facebook page. The film also stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Ben Chaplin, Berenice Marlohe, Helen McCroy, Albert Finney, and Ralph Fiennes.  Skyfall opens November 9th.

Also, check out checkout 007.com, at 0700 GMT this Wednesday, for Sam Mendes' first SKYFALLvideoblog:

"The roots of my doing this Bond movie start way beforeanybody approached me because, like everyone else, I have my ownpersonal relationship with Bond which began when I was I suppose aboutnine or ten years old. I’ve always been a fan of the movies."

For now, check out JD's the full on set photo via 007′s official Facebook page...

Skyfall official synopsis:

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time.  In Skyfall,Bond’s loyalty to M (Judi Dench) is tested as her past comes back tohaunt her.  As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroythe threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Speaking of Judi Dench, yesterday People.com has article about her losing her vision.

Dame Judi Dench: I'm Losing My Vision

The article has been updated...

On Monday, the actress released a statement, thanking fans for their "concern" but also clarifying her situation slightly.

"In response to the numerous articles in the media concerning my eye condition – ma...culardegeneration – I do not wish for this to be overblown," she says. "Thiscondition is something that thousands and thousands of people all overthe world are having to contend with, and it's something that I havelearnt to cope with and adapt to – and it will not lead to blindness."