- guardian.co.uk,
- Friday December 14 2007 10:44 GMT
Gemma Arterton, seen here in St Trinian's, is being tipped for a role in the next Bond film
Gemma Arterton, the 22-year-old star of the upcoming St Trinian's remake, has reportedly been cast opposite Daniel Craig as the next Bond girl.
According to a report on Marie Claire's website, the little known actor beat out 1,500 other hopefuls to win the part.
The report claims an insider at James Bond production company Eon Productions said of Arterton: "She has the modern look."
Production on Bond 22 is set to begin in January. Meanwhile the blogosphere is buzzing over rumours that Daniel Craig may have inadvertently given a clue to the title of the upcoming action film.
Speaking on This Morning to talk up The Golden Compass recently, Craig explained that while Bond earned his 00 status in Casino Royale, he steps up to the rank of 007 in his next outing.
When asked if 007 would be the title Craig said he may have said too much. Marc Forster, who most recently directed The Kite Runner, is directing Bond 22.
