 The next important casting was that of the lead Bond girl , Vesper Lynd . Casting director Debbie McWilliams acknowledged Hollywood actresses Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron were " strongly considered " for the role and Belgian actress Cécile de France had also auditioned , but her English accent " wasn 't up to scratch . " French actress Audrey Tautou was also considered , but not chosen because of her role in The Da Vinci Code , which was released in May 2006 . It was announced on 16 February 2006 French actress Eva Green would play the part . 
