Simone Ashley says she would become the next Bond Girl if she got a call from bosses as she poses for stunning ELLE UK shoot ahead of receiving acting honour

Simone Ashley has hinted she would be open to playing a Bond Girl if she received a call-up from bosses.The actress, 31, rose to fame with her role in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, and earlier this year she starred in the sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2.Posing for a stunning shoot with ELLE UK, Simone has now shared that she would like to find a 'delicious' TV show to star in, but wouldn't turn down an offer from Bond bosses to follow in the footsteps of stars such as Rosamund Pike and Halle Berry.The iconic spy film series is currently trying to land a new star to play 007, as Amazon MGM begin work on a new film after purchasing the rights last year.Simone is set to be honoured with the Performer Of The Year award at this year's ELLE Style Awards, which will take place on Wednesday, September 9.She said: 'I would, yeah. If it happens, it happens! I'm not going to talk about it. Simone Ashley has hinted she would be open to playing a Bond Girl if she received a call-up from bosses The actress rose to fame with her role in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton , and earlier this year she starred in the sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2'I definitely want to do more movies and find a really delicious TV show to get into. I'd love to do an action movie. Something fantasy, maybe.'The star also shared that she is hoping to find love and have a family in the future, after being spotted with her new boyfriend Jay Jammal last week.She added: 'I definitely want to have my own family and I'd love to find my person. I have all my dreams and ambitions for my career and that will live on, and I trust that when the time is right the other parts of my personal life will find their way, too. 'I don't put pressure on anything. I believe in the right person at the right time – someone who's kind and has similar ambitions and dreams. 'That doesn't have to be career-wise – I think you can have very different ambitions and dreams, but just an understanding and support between them.'Speaking about her role as Kate Sharma in Bridgerton, Simone added: 'It changed my life and, without it, I wouldn't be where I am. 'That show reached near and far. Even in the places you don't think you'll get recognised, you do. 'Whenever it finishes, it's going to be the end of an era. I think they have about four or five more siblings to get through. I'm in it till the end!' Posing for a stunning shoot with ELLE UK , Simone has now shared that she would like to find a 'delicious' TV show to star in, but wouldn't turn down an offer from Bond bosses Simone is set to be honoured with the Performer Of The Year award at this year's ELLE Style Awards, which will take place on Wednesday, September 9 She said: 'I definitely want to do more movies and find a really delicious TV show to get into. I'd love to do an action movie. Something fantasy, maybe' The star also shared that she is hoping to find love and have a family in the future The October issue of ELLE UK is on sale from 3 SeptemberOn Wednesday, it emerged the highly sought after role of James Bond is a three-horse race, according to a bookmaker, who predict it's between Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Jack Barton. The three actors have all been hotly tipped to be named as the new 007, after casting got underway for the next film in the iconic action franchise.Last week, Barton's name was added into the mix, as speculation over which actor will be offered the coveted role continues to grow.According to bookies William Hill, Barton entered betting to become the next Bond at 9/2, becoming third favourite to replace Daniel Craig.Turner remains the market leader, although he has drifted to 5/4, while Lowden is now available at 7/4.Spokesman for the company, Lee Phelps, said: 'Jack Barton has certainly shaken up our next James Bond market, going straight in at 9/2 and immediately becoming third favourite for the role of the world's most famous secret agent.'Callum Turner remains at the head of the betting at 5/4, but with Jack Lowden just behind at 7/4 and Barton now firmly in the mix, there's plenty of competition for the role.'At 9/2, Barton is now considered more than twice as likely to become the next Bond than names such as Henry Cavill and former favourite Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who are both out at 10/1.'Aaron Taylor-Johnson pushed further down the betting and now priced at 10/1. Henry Cavill is also available at 10/1, with the rest of the field currently 12/1 or bigger.It was reported last week, two of the biggest streaming giants Apple and Amazon – are warring over Lowden appearing on their screens.Sources say it is impossible for the Essex-born actor, 36, who plays MI5 agent River Cartwright in Apple series Slow Horses, to also play Bond.This has prompted a fierce rearguard action from Apple to ensure it keeps him for the next showing.But Lowden is highly rated by Amazon bosses selecting the new suave spy.One insider told The Mail on Sunday: 'It is literally impossible for an actor to play two British spies almost simultaneously. You can't have two franchises and two spies but just one face.'Jack is very much in the conversation and there are people who think he would make a fantastic Bond. But the elephant in the room is Slow Horses. Amazon wants its Bond but Apple already has its spy.'There are some huge egos at Apple and Amazon and they do not like to lose out to one another, so the battle is on.'The October issue of ELLE UK is on sale from 3 September.