It was revealed on Thursday that Oscar winner Rami Malek would be taking on the role of the suave Secret Service agent's latest nemesis in Bond 25.
And the internet was awash with fans gushing over the 37-year-old actor being cast in the hotly-anticipated new film, which marks the final time Daniel Craig will take on the role of 007.
Excited Twitter users took to the social media platform in their droves to discuss their joy at the announcement, with some even taking the opportunity to make a few memes of Rami in his potential costume.
Joking around: Rami Malek's Bond 25 casting spawned hilarious memes as delighted fans compare him to Blofeld and Freddie Mercury amid his villainous role was revealed on Thursday
One meme saw Rami look like Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Bond's longstanding arch-nemesis who first appeared in You Only Live Twice, as well as a number of later films and portrayed by a variety of actors.
Another Twitter user shared an image of the actor in his Oscar-winning turn as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, and joked that Rami looked 'absolutely dastardly' as the Bond villain.
While another shared Rami's meme-worthy 'I'm a fan' promotional video for Mandarin Oriental Hotels that was released in January, as they wrote: 'LEAKED: Rami Malek audition tape for role of Bond Villain'
You only live twice, Mr. Bond: One meme saw Rami look like Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Bond's longstanding arch-nemesis who was first played by Donald Pleasence (R)
Amused: Twitter users joked around about the reveal, with one meme showing him as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody to joke that he looked 'absolutely dastardly' as the Bond villain
While other fans of the actor went on to express their excitement over the news, as one wrote: 'Rami Malek in #Bond25. I'm sold.'
Another user wrote: 'Rami Malek is a PERFECT fit for a
