LOS ANGELES — Penelope Cruz is reportedly in talks to play the Bond girl in the 24th installment of the James Bond franchise. The actress, who will turn 40 in April next year, will become the oldest actress to play the character. “Bond girls are always brainy and sexy, and that's totally Penelope,” said a source. Naomie Harris played the Bond girl in the last James Bond outing Skyfall. While actor Daniel Craig played the elusive spy for the third time in the film, Bardem portrayed the main antagonist Raoul Silva. — SG
