     
Gemma Arterton romps with 007 in the new James Bond but now she’s gearing up for the ultimate Tess.
She told TV Land that playing the lead in Tess of the D’Urbervilles is “the highlight of my career so far”. And having seen the first episode, starting Sunday night on BBC1, I have to agree.
“When I found out I’d got the part, I was ecstatic,” she says. “I never thought I’d get to play a leading role in a period drama at the BBC.”
And to make matters even more magical, she got to film at Stonehenge.
Gemma recalls: “We were overcome just thinking, ‘Wow this is where Thomas Hardy imagined the scene to take place.’ When you walk in, there’s something spooky about it.”
Less magical was filming a rape scene.
But Gemma says: “I’m not the sort who takes it with them. I’d be in a bleak scene all day and come out talking about shoes!”
Well Gemma, that’s certainly no mean feat.
Source: Mirror.co.uk
GALLERY LINKS:
- Quantum of Solace (2008) : Production Stills
- Lost in Austen (2008) : DVD
- Tess of the D’Urbervilles (2008) : DVD
- Magazine Scans: TV Choice (UK) - September 13-19, 2008, thanks to Lorna
- Magazine Scans: TV Times (UK) - September 13-19, 2008, thanks to Lorna
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