Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton weighs in on the future of 007, arguing the iconic spy should remain a male character.
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Arterton, who played Strawberry Fields in 'Quantum of Solace', says the character of James Bond is intrinsically male and changing that core identity would be a mistake.
However, the actress believes the franchise should focus on creating more strong, complex female characters to complement Bond, rather than simply gender-swapping the lead role.