Ananova:

Naomi Watts is the latest actress to be linked to the new James Bond film.

Producers were reportedly impressed by her performance in King Kong and want her to star in Casino Royale.

Naomi, 37, has already had a phone call from Bond team Eon Productions inviting her to screen test for the role of Russian vixen Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale.

Sources say she will turn down the role because of the "Curse of the Bond Girl" suffered by Halle Berry - who has had no major hits since starring in Die Another Day in 2002.

According to The Sun a source said: "People are worried about being typecast."

Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron have already rejected the role.