Gemma Arterton

So we have to dress up as something else.

Uh, for instance, I just did a Gemma Arterton MMA movie.

Now, It's a brilliantly shot movie and really well directed by Kenton Oxley and Jenna and Ewan Bredner were fantastic.

But most of it is about the drama of the relationship in the household and her, her scars, um, domestic side and also what she does for a living as a COVID nurse.

Prince of Persia The Sands of Time is a cinematic adaptation of the popular video game series, directed by Mike Newell.

Set in the mystical lands of ancient Persia, the film follows the journey of a rogue prince named Dastan, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, and a mysterious princess, Tamina, played by Gemma Arterton, as they race against dark forces to protect an ancient dagger.

This dagger, a divine gift, has the power to reverse time, making it a coveted artifact for those who wish to rule the world.

The film attempts to blend fantasy, action and adventure, but it often feels like a mixed bag.

The film's reliance on CGI is evident, and while it adds to the grandeur, it occasionally detracts from the authenticity of the action.

Jake Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Prince Dastan is commendable, though his character's English accent and appearance as a Persian prince might raise a few eyebrows.

His chemistry with Gemma Arterton's Princess Tamina is charming.

Yet their romance feels underdeveloped, with more moments of near kisses than actual emotional connection.

And in previews, the next day, new script, new scene, that's cut now, that song's gone, change this.

That's a really good learning process because you have to work like, when I did Made in Dagenham, for example, Gemma Arterton, she was brilliant at that.

She played the lead role, Rita O'Grady, and she had a massive speech at the end of the show.

And every day, new, new, new.

that this would happen to me.

And I was also sharing a flat at the time with one of my classmates, Gemma Arterton, which, as you can imagine, didn't do a great deal for my ego.

She is a wonderful human being and a glorious actress and such a hard worker and just deserves all of the success that she had.

But even then I was like, oh, well, you're going to be a fucking megastar, aren't you? I'll just put the bins out.

You, you mentioned Prince of Persia.

Did you do any scenes with Gemma Arterton? 'Cause she of course was in Quantum of Solace.

I did, yes.

Yeah.

How did it-

it-... come about? I mean, you've got Gemma Arterton who's playing you.

Yes.

Um, how did this start? Like, what, what happened? Who approached you? Like, what was the idea behind it?

It's called Secret Service.

It's a five-epa starring Gemma Arterton, who's very good, English.

It's a five-part British spy thriller starring Gemma Arterton as an MI6 officer tracking a high-level Russian asset in government.

Oh, wow.

That's a bit heavy.