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Former Bond Girl Gemma Arterton Thinks Fans Would Find a Female 007 “Too Outrageous”

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Zoe G Phillips
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Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton doubts fans are ready for a female 007, citing the need to respect the franchise's long-standing tradition.
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  • Arterton, who played Strawberry Fields in 'Quantum of Solace', says the role has 'followed her around' despite being on screen for only 5 minutes, as she was simply doing the parts she was offered at the time.
  • The actress also revealed that she's been in touch with Ian McKellen after he took a bad fall during a performance of 'Henry IV', calling it a 'wake-up call' for the veteran actor who she describes as a 'Peter Pan' at heart.
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Gemma Arterton, Ian McKellen, James Bond, Quantum of Solace, The Critic, Henry IV
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