A former Gravesend schoolgirl, Gemma Arterton, has landed a role as a Bond girl in the next 007 movie. (Click to enlarge images)
She will feature opposite Daniel Craig in Bond 22, the untitled sequel to Casino Royale (2006). The 22-year-old British actress was chosen from 1,500 girls to star in the movie whose plot details have been kept under wraps.
Gemma - who was trained by the RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) - wowed audiences when she starred in Shakespeare's 'Love's Labours Lost' at London's Globe theatre this summer and makes her big screen debut as head girl Kelly in the new 'St. Trinian's' film this month.
She will feature opposite Daniel Craig in Bond 22, the untitled sequel to Casino Royale (2006). The 22-year-old British actress was chosen from 1,500 girls to star in the movie whose plot details have been kept under wraps.
Gemma - who was trained by the RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) - wowed audiences when she starred in Shakespeare's 'Love's Labours Lost' at London's Globe theatre this summer and makes her big screen debut as head girl Kelly in the new 'St. Trinian's' film this month.
Gemma learned of her success only this week, and has been sworn to secrecy until the cast is declared later this month. Excited Gemma immediately sent her mother Sally a text message when she was told she'd got the part this week to let her know the good news. Gemma reportedly texted her mum Sally saying: "I got Bond!"
An insider at Eon Productions said: "She has the modern look."
An insider at Eon Productions said: "She has the modern look."
The film to be directed by Marc Forster will feature Mathieu Amalric as the villain. Filming is expected to start in January for a November 7, 2008 release.
