Upcoming James Bond film may include iconic characters like 'Jaws' or 'Oddjob'

The makers of the upcoming James Bond film Bond 24 are reportedly in search of new iconic character like Jaws or Oddjob to feature in the movie.

According to James Bond's fan-site MI6, the producers were considering former sports athletes who were extremely physically fit and over 6'2 for the part of their main assassin in the Daniel Craig starrer project, Metro.co.uk reported.

The website added that the character, which has been temporarily named 'Hinx' and believed to be between 30- 45 years of age, would have altercation scenes with Craig in addition to a driving sequence.

It was also reported that filming for the Sam Mendes directed project would begin December 2014.