Rami Malek insists reports that Bond 25 film has been delayed by behind-the-scenes setbacks are 'fabricated'
Rami Malek has insisted recent reports that the upcoming Bond 25 film was delayed by behind-the-scenes setbacks are 'fabricated'.
It was previously reported Rami's busy schedule combined with Daniel sustaining an ankle injury had stopped them from filing key scenes with each other.
Speaking to Digital Spy at a New York press event, he said: 'The key scenes is something that was fabricated.
Speaking out: Rami Malek has insisted recent reports that the upcoming Bond 25 film was delayed by behind-the-scenes set backs are 'fabricated' (pictured in May 2019)
'But the thing is, Daniel was injured, so they are shooting what they can. I talked to Cary yesterday and the schedule has been altered.'
The actor, who won an Oscar for his performance as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, added he had not worked with Daniel yet.
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He said: 'I haven’t shot with Daniel yet, but I’m thrilled to work with him.'
Rami, who plays a villian in the upcoming film, added that Daniel is an actor he greatly admires and is 'pinching himself' at the prospect of working with him.
Reports: It was previously reported Rami's busy schedule combined with Daniel sustaining an ankle injury had stopped them from filing key scenes with each other (pictured in 2015)
Filming was said to have also been affected by Rami's busy schedule as the actor had other filming commitments while Daniel was being treated for his injuries.
Detailing the actor's filming clashes, a source said: 'Filming was meant to finish in September but now it's been pushed back to late October, early November.'
'But they still need to find a time for Daniel and Rami to film together - 007 must come face-to-face with the villain. It's a complete logitical nightmare,' an insider told The Sun.
Daniel said: 'The key scenes is something that was fabricated. But the thing is, Daniel was injured, so they are shooting what they can' (pictured in May 2019)
Meanhile, Daniel had to take a break from filming after sustaining an ankle injury.
The actor underwent an operation followed by two weeks of rehabilitation, causing delays to filming the upcoming flick.
The official Twitter account for Bond 25 released a statement concerning his injuries at the time, writing: 'Daniel Craig will be undergoing minor ankle surgery resulting from an injury sustained during filming in Jamaica.
'Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release date in April 2020'.
Co-stars: Rami added that Daniel is an actor he greatly admires and is 'pinching himself' at the prospect of working with him (pictured in April 2019)
The British star was said to have flown to New York City for treatment, but was thought to be 'furious' that he injured himself after months of gruelling preparation for the role.
The latest film sees Bond living a tranquil live in Jamaica after leaving active service before Felix turns up asking for help in a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist.
Rami's comments come after three explosions went off at Pinewood studios after a stunt went wrong during filming.
Health and Safety officials arrived on the set of the beleaguered movie after an explosion ripped a hole in a sound stage and injured a member of the crew.
Setback: Daniel underwent an operation followed by two weeks of rehabilitation after sustaining an ankle injury (pictured in 2012)
