James Bond icon Gemma Arterton teases huge return to Hollywood blockbusters

Actress Gemma Arterton is “open” to returning to Hollywood. The 38-year-old actress previously distanced herself from the American film business, but Gemma is now open-minded about a possible return, following the impact of the #MeToo movement, as reported by Bang Showbiz. Gemma – who is married to actor Rory Keenan – told the Times newspaper: “We’ve had a change of leadership in Hollywood. I’d feel happier being there and working on those big-budget movies. “And since #MeToo, I did a blockbuster-type movie in ‘The King’s Man’ and I had a positive experience, so now I’m open to that world.” She went on to add that herself and Rory are “a bit enamoured” by New York. Gemma starred in the 2008 James Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’, and although she had a good experience on the movie, she struggled to cope with “the aftermath”. The actress explained that just had “no idea” how “huge” the series was and how much it would “follow her,” adding that that’s “frustrating” because she’s “done so much” since the film. Meanwhile, Gemma recently revealed that she argued with a Hollywood director after they asked her to film an unplanned sex scene. Speaking to Radio Times magazine, Gemma explained: “I remember being on a set once and the director said ‘You’re going to s*** on the bed’.” The actor said that she refused, citing that the scene was written for them to be off-screen, with just “noises”. She added that she informed the director that she would “never” have accepted the role had she known it would be filmed. She continued: “He put pressure on us on the day.” Gemma said the other actor was “mortified” and that there were “very high-profile people” there. Gemma – who didn’t name the director or the film – ultimately refused to shoot the scene. She recalled: “I said, ‘You can’t do that, I’m flat out not doing it. I don’t care if you think I’m difficult’.” She told the outlet that she only felt like she could say that because she was “older” and further on in her career. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.