JAMES BOND star DANIEL CRAIG is reportedly set to swap his gun for a sword - he is tipped to take on the lead role in a new film about legendary British King WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR.

Craig is said to be in negotiations to play the title role in the $39.25 million (GBP25 million) epic, which will trace the British leader's life prior to his victory at the 1066 Battle of Hastings.

Movie spokeswoman Pamela Koffler says, "A lot of people in America might not have heard of William or 1066, but believe me, this project has got all the ingredients of a hit movie.

"We don't mind whether he (the movie William) is British or American; he has just got to be a great actor with movie star appeal."

11/09/2008 11:06:48 PM

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