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Gemma Arterton

St Trinian's star bags Bond role

Updated 18.25 Mon Jan 07 2008
Keywords: Bond, Gemma Arterton

St Trinian's star Gemma Arterton has been named as the new Bond Girl in the latest instalment of the 007 series.

It had been rumoured the 22-year-old newcomer would appear in the film, which has a working title of Bond 22, but it was officially confirmed when the the film's producer revealed Arterton is currently shooting scenes for the new production in London.

The film will see Daniel Craig return for the second time as James Bond, with Marc Forster taking over as the director

The film will see Daniel Craig return for the second time as James Bond, with Marc Forster taking over as the director.

It is thought Arterton will be play a character called Fields, but no further information has been released about the role.

The film will also see Dame Judi Dench reprise her role as M, with French actor Mathieu Amalric confirmed as the Bond's nemesis.

It is thought the latest Bond flick will be in cinemas by November.

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