Is this the first pic of Ralph Fiennes as Blofeld in Skyfall?

Sony Pictures has released (via /film) a slew of new images from “Skyfall”, the next Daniel Craig-starring 007 adventure.

With speculation rife that Ralph Fiennes is playing classic Bond villain ‘Blofeld’ in the film (he’s the guy whose one side of his face is mangled; a number of different actors played the character in previous Bond movies but Donald Pleasence’s portrayal is the one best remembered), the photo below is only going to refuel the speculation, no!? :

And here are the other images released from the movie :

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M (Judi Dench) is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Due out in November, “Skyfall” also stars Naomie Harris, Javier Bardem, Albert Finney, and Ben Whishaw and is directed by Sam Mendes.