Freida Pinto: Bond girl?

Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is being lined up to appear in the next Bond film.

Freida Pinto is set to star in the next Bond film, insiders have told The Sun. The Slumdog Millionaire star has been asked to test for a role in the as-yet untitled film after originally trying out for last year’s Quantum Of Solace. "Freida came to the attention of the Bond team when they were casting Quantum Of Solace. She was too young at the time to play a love interest for a secret agent. But she is ready now,” a source explained. "She has blossomed into an incredibly stunning young woman and would look perfect on Daniel Craig's arm. Danny Boyle [Slumdog’s Oscar winning director] is favourite to take the helm of the next movie, which would increase Freida's chances of a starring role." However it seems unlikely Boyle will helm the film. Last week a spokesman for the director shot down reports he was due to direct. “While Danny says he always has and always will enjoy the Bond movies he has no plans to direct one,” the rep told Showbiz Spy. “Danny is naturally flattered to be thought of."

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