EON Productions (Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli) released a statement saying, "Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of MGM and the failure to close a sale of the studio, we have suspended development on Bond 23 indefinitely. We do not know when development will resume and do not have a date for the release of Bond 23."

Craig adds, "I have every confidence in Barbara and Michael's decision and look forward to production resuming as quickly as possible."

The economy is even hitting 007 hard. They should start thinking about a plot that revolves around the economy for the nest film, if it's ever made.