Film fans lined the streets near Vauxhall Bridge as the roads were shut down for filming scenes for the new James Bond film on Sunday.

Looking on in awe as helicopters circled over MI6, passers by were able to catch a glimpse of stars including Christoph Waltz, who plays new Bond villain, Franz Oberhauser.

The double Oscar-winner was seen chatting to director, Sam Mendes on the banks of the River Thames in between takes.

Wearing a velvet jacket and with dots inked on his face, the star seemed to be shooting scenes on his own, giving a hint as to what is in store for the Skyfall follow-up.

Daniel Craig was not present for the filming, although he has been seen shooting scenes for the new film at various locations around London over the last few months.

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Excited fans who got a sneak peak of the action on Sunday night took to Twitter to let James Bond fans know what was going on in the capital.

One person wrote: "Filming for next #JamesBond movie underway tonight, between Lambeth & Vauxhall Bridges. #Spectre."

Another added: "People gathering at Vauxhall Bridge to see whether this helicopter will take off in filming for James Bond Spectre."