Freida Pinto seems to be the next Bond girl

Slumdog Millionaire hurled her to Hollywood and now actress Freida Pinto is in demand to be the next Bond girl.

Freida has been invited to a screen shot test for the next spy adventure, the reports said.

he 24 year old actress was actually first spotted by the producers during the casting for the 22nd Bond’s movie ‘Quantum of Solace’ that was released last year.

A source said that “She came to the attention of the Bond team when they were casting Quantum of Solace. But she was too young at that time to have a part as a love interest for a secret agent. But now she has bloomed into a stunning young woman and would be right to be on Daniel Craig’s arm”.

The chance of the actress to participate in the movie seems stronger because the executive producer of the film, Mr. Barbara Broccoli is eager to cast her in the movie.

If Freida is lucky enough to bag the role in this movie, the role of a Bond girl, then it would be her next international project after Woody Allen’s movie that has already been signed.

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Danny Boyle bags James Bond flick offer

Slumdog Millionaire not only turned out to be an Oscar sensation  but has also earned its director Danny Boyle a chance to direct the next James Bond flick.

Bond chief Barbara Broccoli, who currently heads the 007 franchise at EON Productions, is said to be leading the chase for the British filmmaker’s services.

“Danny is the man of the moment and he is being bombarded with offers from studios”, The Sun quoted a source as saying.

“He has been offered the chance to direct the 23rd Bond film by Barbara. The EON team love his vision and think that it would work perfectly for the new look of Bond”, the source added.

In his recent interviews, Danny has said that big budgets are not important to him.

And Bond producers think that Boyle may be the right choice considering the changes in the 007 series since Daniel Craig has joined it.

“Danny has always insisted he is more interested in the film than the money “, the source said.

“However with Daniel Craig’s involvement and the way the films are now  structured with the emphasis on the characters and plot rather than gags and gadgets, it is right up Danny’s street.

“Everyone on the EON team thinks Danny would be a fanatic addition to the Bond Family”, the source added.

Danny, who bagged the Best Director Oscar for Slumdog Millionaire, has also made films like – – –

Shallow Grave, Trainspotting and 28 Days Later.

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