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Casting Call: Javier Bardem Cast As ‘Bond 23’ Villain

After warming moviegoers’ hearts as Julia Roberts’ endearing beau in “Eat Pray Love,” Javier Bardem – who won an Oscar for his chilling portrayal of a hitman in 2007’s “No Country For Old Men” — will soon play the bad guy once again.

After months of rumors, the Spanish actor, 42, has confirmed he has been cast as the villain for the upcoming 23rd James Bond film, alongside returning Bond stars Daniel Craig and Judi Dench.

No Country For Pirates: Oscar Winner Javier Bardem Calls For Universal Actors Rights

UPDATED: Confirmed! It’s A Boy For Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem

It’s official — Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem are proud parents!

After much speculation, a rep for Penelope confirmed the news to Access Hollywood on Wednesday.

“Penelope and Javier welcomed their first son into their family last week,” the rep told Access in a statement. “Both parents and baby are doing great.”

Javier Bardem ‘Very Happy’ About Wife Penelope Cruz’s Pregnancy

Academy Award-winning couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz have teamed up for another collaboration – a baby. And daddy couldn’t be happier.

“It is true,” Javier confirmed to reporters at a press conference in Rome promoting his summer hit “Eat Pray Love.” “I am very happy.”

Is Javier Bardem Still A ‘Glee’ Hopeful? Ryan Murphy Says ‘Yes’!

Don’t count Javier Bardem out of “Glee” just yet.

Despite a Tweet from “Glee” executive producer Dante Di Loreto last month which suggested that the Oscar-winner’s casting on the show was just a hopeful rumor, creator/writer/director Ryan Murphy told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush that the Spanish actor is definitely in – if they can make schedules work.

Sister Expects Javier Bardem & Penelope Cruz To Have Children

Javier Bardem’s sister expects her brother and his new bride, Penelope Cruz, to have children.

Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem Are Married

It’s a match made in Oscar heaven: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have gotten married.

Cruz’s representative Amanda Silverman confirms the couple were married in the beginning of July at a friend’s house in the Bahamas.

Javier Bardem Heading To ‘Glee’

Javier Bardem is the latest celebrity heading to “Glee.”

The Spanish Oscar winner himself pitched the idea of joining the series, Entertainment Weekly reported.

Reports: Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem Engaged

Oscar darlings Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are reportedly engaged.

According to various online reports, the 35-year-old actress is planning to walk down the aisle with the 40-year-old actor.

Javier Bardem Wins Spain’s National Film Award

Javier Bardem has won Spain’s 2008 national film award, an honor given annually by the Culture Ministry.

Bardem was selected for the $46,500 prize for “goals achieved throughout a long career.”