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‘007’s Gemma Arterton Thinks Idea Of Female James Bond Is “Too Outrageous”


As the '007' franchise scouts a new James Bond, Gemma Arterton hopes the next actor doesn't stray too far from the source material.

After appearing in Quantum of Solace(2008), the BAFTA nominee gave her opinion on the idea of a woman playing the next 007 amid ongoing calls to diversify the character created by author Ian Fleming in 1935. Meanwhile, franchise producer Barbara Broccoli has “ a big decision ” to make, previously noting that the next Bond will be a man, likely in his 30s and not necessarily white. Craig took on the role after Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, David Niven and Sean Connery.

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