Forster says he aims to further develop Craig's interpretation of Bond where he left off in Casino Royale. The film will be more of a journey into 007's inner-being than a globe-hopping trip around the world, as Forster explained: "When Bond began in the Connery days, travel was a luxury not everyone could afford. Today, the world has become smaller. If Bond goes to a beach with palm trees it's almost banal now. The only interesting trip remains the journey inwards, deep in to the psyche".

When asked if he was anything like his predecessor on the series Martin Campbell (who directed both 007 debuts "GoldenEye" in 1995 for Pierce Brosnan and "Casino Royale" in 2006 for Daniel Craig), Forster says he does not even shout "action" - he leaves that to his assistant - adding that some directors like to do things quietly and in private, whereas others shout at actors to get good performances. But he admitted that he became a bit louder on his last film "Kite Runners".

The Swiss director, who says he's never really helmed an action picture before, said audiences should be prepared for a few surprises in this outing.

Above: Director Marc Forster

MI6 understands that Gemma Arterton has indeed landed a role, thanks to her agent Sally Long-Innes who also represents 007 himself - Daniel Craig.

Arterton said that it his her agent that has helped guide her rise to fame, and taking a part in Bond will help her land other roles.

Arterton explained, "[My agent] said ‘If you do this big film, it will open the doors for all these other brilliant things. But you have to do the big film first’. It's like the Keira Knightley thing: everyone ridiculed her for doing the Pirates films, but she's getting great parts now. She can choose whatever she wants."

"I think it's difficult for a young girl like me, because there’s a certain time for young actresses, which is like a really juicy period when all the parts are love interests and young heroines. Of course, there's always work for men whatever age they are. So I'm really going to go for it. And if it all goes wrong, I'll go and do panto!”

Mexican actor Joaquin Cosío (pictured opposite) has now confirmed he will play a baddie in the upcoming film too. "There are several antagonists [in the film] and I am one of them. I play General Medrano, the enemy of Bond in Latin America, although there are other villains who are Europeans." Despite landing the role, secrecy still surrounds the script and production plan. "I still do not know the [shooting] order, I do not know exactly how my scenes are going to work, but I understand that I am going to shoot in Panama, Bolivia and London." He also confirmed that the shooting will be in English. This is the first confirmation that production will be heading to the South American country of Bolivia, along with Panama.

Some filming for Bond 22 will take place at The Barbican in London next week. A sign has gone up giving warning that next week it will be the venue for a scene from Bond 22 in the Sculpture Court where a man will be filmed talking on a mobile phone. Daniel Craig is not expected to be at the locale.