Daniel Craig, the actor who's played James Bond for the last 15 years, now holds the same rank in the Royal British Navy as his on-screen 007 counterpart: Commander.
This news comes by way of Sky News, which reports that Craig has been given the honorary rank. It comes at a moment when Craig's time as Bond is coming to an end, with No Time To Die being his last-ever 007 movie.
"I am truly privileged and honored to be appointed the rank of Honorary Commander in the senior service," Craig said.
As noted by Sky News, this honorary rank comes as no surprise. For No Time To Die, the production team actually worked with the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence to make the movie. The Royal Navy's own Warship HMS Dragon is even featured in the film and visible in the latest No Time To Die trailer, as noted by Sky News.
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said of Bond's new rank that he's "delighted to welcome honorary Commander Daniel Craig to the Royal Navy."
"Daniel Craig is well known for being Commander Bond for the last fifteen years — a Naval officer who keeps Britain safe through missions across the globe," Radakin said. "That's what the real Royal Navy does every day, using technology and skill the same way as Bond himself. I look forward to him getting to see more of our sailors and marines over the coming months and years."
No Time To Die hits theaters on October 8. While waiting for that, read about how Craig wants studios to go further than casting a female James Bond and then watch Daniel Craig's farewell speech to the crew of No Time To Die. Read about how No Time To Die will be the longest James Bond movie to date after that.
Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.