Former Bond Girl and actress Gemma Arterton slammed the idea of making James Bond a female character in future installments of the classic movie series.

Onetime Bond girl Gemma Arterton doesn't think a woman should be the next James Bond. Read on for all the details.

As the '007' franchise scouts a new James Bond, Gemma Arterton hopes the next actor doesn't stray too far from the source material.

Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton , who appeared in Quantum of Solace , recently weighed in on the concept of a female taking over the role of James Bond . She explained to The Times that it would “people would find it too outrageous.

The actor starred opposite Daniel Craig in 2008's "Quantum of Solace" as the ill-fated Bond girl Strawberry Fields.

Quantum of Solace” star Gemma Arterton has weighed in on the prospect of a female James Bond, suggesting that such a change might not align with the franchise’s tradition. “Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played by a man?

In an interview with The Times , Gemma Arterton — who played Strawberry Fields in the 2008 Bond film “ Quantum of Solace ” alongside Craig — expressed her staunch views on the matter, saying, “Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played by a man?

Gemma Arterton has said that a woman taking over the role of the 007 spy James Bond would be “too outrageous”. The 38-year-old actor, who played British operative Strawberry Fields in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace,

The actress said she doesn't regret saying yes to the James Bond universe, but she does feel confused why the minor role has "followed me around."