I’m a big fan of Rachel Weisz, especially after her turns in The Brothers Bloom and The Fountain. I’m also a huge fan of the Daniel Craig starring James Bond reboot series.

So with this rumor, it sounds like I’m going to get a movie combination of Reese’s cup style awesome.

As the rumor goes, the third James Bond film in this latest series will feature 007 finally taking on the evil group known as Quantum.  And we’ll find out who has been putting the screws to Bond his entire career.  The twist? It’s going to be a strong, domineering woman - played by Rachel Weisz.

Honestly, I think it’d be brilliant casting with an actress who can more than live up to the role.  What better way to subvert the decades of James Bond style sexism than by having the new villain be a woman herself?

I’m all for it - should the rumor pans out.  But as MGM is currently seeking a buyer, any Bond rumors are just that…rumors. So we shall see if in 2012 it’s Weisz vs. Craig.

Source: Rachel Weisz Could Be James Bond’s Next Villain.