Abbie Cornish to Be Bond Girl

The rumour mill is in overdrive in Hollywood (just as the cliche-mill is here at Defamer Australia) about the possibility that Aussie actress Abbie Cornish, best known for playing a drug-addict alongside Heath Ledger in Candy (that’s “playing”, people, not “being”), might be the next Bond girl.

MTV News caught up with Aussie actress Rose Byrne, and asked if she had been contacted about the role (Byrne’s name was previously batted around for “Casino Royale”). Byrne denied any involvement in “22,” exclaiming to us, “I think Abbie Cornish’s got it.”

While Cornish – a fellow Australian – has been rumored for the part since earlier this year, Byrne’s utterance lends extra credence to the story given the pair’s friendship. If true, Cornish’s appearance in “Bond” would mark the star’s first major break outside her home country, where she has made numerous acclaimed appearances in Australian television and film.

We’d say congratulations to Abbie, but career wise we’re not too sure if it’s a great thing. Apart from a few exceptions, Bond Girls of years gone past don’t exactly have the best track record post-007.