Gemma Arterton is “Fields”
CBn has the news. It has been officially confirmed by Eon that Gemma Arterton will play “Fields” in Bond 22. She is not the female lead, who will be announced in two weeks.
“Fields” sounds totally like an MI6 name, like “Villiers” or “Robinson.” So even though it seems she’s not Moneypenny, I feel like they’re messing with us; like they’re casting a kind-of-Moneypenny but avoiding the name. And I think that’s a foolish decision.
January 5, 2008 at 10:00 am
Because I’m sometimes an optimistic chap, I’m holding out hope that this is an unsubstantiated “leak” to the media.
As we get closer to the end of filming, we’ll find out the fabled Ms. Fields is indeed Moneypenny.
If not, and she plays an assistant type role, I will also suffer a disappointed pang.
January 5, 2008 at 10:26 am
… Or maybe she’s an all together different character…?
“Fields” as “in the field.”
Could she be another agent?
January 5, 2008 at 11:59 am
She could be a sacrificial lamb. Or she could have an unimportant assignation with Bond, like Dr. Warmflash or Professor Ingstrom.
January 6, 2008 at 12:00 am
Yes, likely another ‘Solange’ type.
January 6, 2008 at 11:27 am
The “Solange” type has an extensive history in the Bond films, all the way back to Aki in YOLT (one of my favorites).
January 7, 2008 at 2:57 am
Well, I must say…You folks don’t see the demure allure and naughty twinkle in this little lass’ eye. I think she’ll make a fresh-faced and fabulous Bond Girl…Here,Here! You go Gemma!
January 7, 2008 at 6:50 am
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January 7, 2008 at 9:31 am
James, she seems very alluring, but she’s 22 years old and she doesn’t seem to have much substance. I don’t think we’re talking lead actress.
January 7, 2008 at 11:30 pm
It could be that it is actually bonds secretary, because ms. moneypenny wasnt his secretary, and if you read the Moonraker novel bond’s secretary actually has more of a role than moneypenny.
January 7, 2008 at 11:35 pm
The press release is out; she’s an MI6 agent.
January 24, 2008 at 3:32 pm
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