Lea Seydoux felt starring in Gentle Monster was "important". Lea told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think it’s controversial, but also realisation. The director explained: "What I really loved about Lea is that she’s unconventional herself — she’s really a free spirit. Lea played Dr Madeleine Swann in the James Bond film franchise, and the actress previously rubbished the idea of there being a female 007. Lea - who starred in No Time To Die and Spectre - told Sky News: "James Bond is James Bond.