Lea Seydoux named next Bond girl

French actress Lea Seydoux is set for global stardom after being signed up for the next Bond movie. AP file photo

French actress Lea Seydoux is set for global stardom after being signed up for the next Bond movie.

Seydoux, who starred in award-winning 2013 film "Blue is the Warmest Colour", will feature opposite Daniel Craig in the as-yet-untitled 24th 007 outing, reports dailymail.co.uk.
It is not known whether she will play the spy's love interest or a femme fatale in the film, which is due to begin shooting next month.

Seydoux has also appeared in blockbusters "Inglourious Basterds" and "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol"