News of the World, via Shadow and Act, have revealed that Naomie Harris is in active talks with producers to star in Bond 23.

While it is unknown at what stage the talks are at, or what role she’s being mooted for, it’s certainly an exciting prospect, and would see her star opposite Daniel Craig and Judi Dench.

Harris is known for her roles in 28 Days Later, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and, more recently, the critically praised indie film The First Grader, but has not yet hit the mainstream.

As usual, we won’t know anything for sure until an official announcement is made. But with filming expected to start in Autumn with Sam Mendes directing, we may not have to wait too long.