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‘007’s Gemma Arterton Thinks Idea Of Female James Bond Is “Too Outrageous”

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Gemma Arterton, former Bond girl, dismisses idea of a female 007 as too 'outrageous' for the iconic franchise.
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  • Arterton, who played Strawberry Fields in 'Quantum of Solace', believes the franchise should stay true to its source material and not divert too far from the established character.
  • Despite Daniel Craig's indifference about the next Bond, Arterton hopes the producers, including Barbara Broccoli, will maintain the masculine essence of the spy character.
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