Halle Berry set for role in new Bond movie

Halle Berry looks set to play the female villain in the new Bond movie.

She is understood to want the role in the 20th James Bond film, which is due to begin filming in January.

The film is being directed by Lee Tamahori.

However, there may be a problem as Berry is due to reprise her role as Storm in the X-Men sequel, which will also begin filming early next year, reports www.variety.com.