Bond actor says a female 007 would be too extreme.

In a recent interview, former Bond girl Gemma Arterton expressed her thoughts on the possibility of a female James Bond. The 38-year-old actress, known for her role as Strawberry Fields in the 2008 film Quantum of Solace, believes that a female Bond would be "too outrageous" and that the tradition of the beloved spy franchise should be respected.

"They talk about it, but I think people would find it too outrageous," Arterton stated when asked about the potential for a female Bond in The Times. "Sometimes you just have to respect the tradition." Despite her brief appearance in the film, Arterton revealed that her role in Quantum of Solace continues to be a topic of conversation. "I don't regret doing a Bond film, but I am perplexed why it has followed me around," she shared. "I was only in the film for five minutes."

In the film, Arterton's character was an intelligence operative working for the British Secret Service and affiliated with the British consulate in Bolivia. However, she was not the main Bond girl, with the character of Camille Montes taking on the role of the primary romantic interest. Reflecting on her time on set, Arterton admits she didn't fully understand the significance of the film at the time. "I didn't know how big a deal it was at the time when I accepted the role in the film," she admitted in an interview with Metro.

But despite any criticism, Arterton stands by her decision to take on the role. "At the beginning of my career, I was poor as a church mouse and I was happy just to be able to work and earn a living," she shared with The Sun in 2020. "I still get criticism for accepting Quantum of Solace, but I was 21, I had a student loan, and you know, it was a Bond film."

However, as she's gotten older, Arterton has come to see the issues with the portrayal of Bond women. "Strawberry should have just said no, really, and worn flat shoes," she stated. And it seems she's not the only one with regrets about the film. In a recent interview, Daniel Craig, who played Bond in Quantum of Solace, revealed that the film "should have never been made in the first place." He explained that the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike affected the production, resulting in a lack of writers and a rushed script.

"We should never have started production," Craig admitted on the Awards Chatter podcast. "I ended up writing a lot of that film, which I probably shouldn't say." Despite the amazing stunt sequences, Craig believes the storytelling fell short. "That's a lesson - starting a movie without a script is not a good idea."

But it seems that the legacy of Quantum of Solace continues to follow both Arterton and Craig. In fact, both actors have expressed their surprise at the lasting impact of the film. "The legacy of it was something I didn't expect," Arterton revealed. "I was quite naive and didn't really grow up watching Bond films, so I didn't know how big of a deal it was at the time."

All in all, Arterton has no regrets about her time as Strawberry Fields, and she continues to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. If you have a celebrity story to share, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency. They can be contacted via email, phone, or through their Submit Stuff page.

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