It has famously been a showcase for fast cars , flash watches and high-class liquor - but the latest Bond instalment is set to go one step further by promoting an entire country for tax-breaks . The new movie , Spectre , will be a truly pro-Mexican affair with beautiful shots of the country , a leading role for one of the nation 's most glamorous actress and a strict rule that Bond 's nemesis is not from Mexico . In exchange for these considerable lengths , the Hollywood producers making the film , who are under pressure to cut their huge budget , will have an extra £14million to spend how they choose . Scroll down for video . Starring role : Glamorous Mexican actress Stephanie Sigman was recently unveiled as new Bond girl Estrella . The Central American country , where the iconic opening scene takes place , offered Hollywood producers a fortune as an incentive to film there , but their generosity came with conditions . Stephanie Sigman , one of Mexico 's rising stars , was recently unveiled as Bond girl Estrella , appearing alongside Italian Monica Bellucci , who plays Lucia Sciarra . The Mexican actress , 27 , is best known for her role in the award-winning Mexican film Miss Bala , in which she played a beauty queen forced to do a gang 's dirty work after witnessing a murder . In addition , Mexico also asked that an assassination target in the film , the Mayor of Mexico City , be changed to an international leader , The Telegraph reports . Tax incentives : It is believed that Hollywood producers making the new Bond movie will save as much as £14million by showing Mexico in a favourable light . These measures are said to have secured tax breaks worth £10million . Around £4million was said to have been earned by filming flattering shots of the country 's 'modern ' skyline and replacing a cage fighting scene with footage of Mexico 's renowned Day of the Dead festivities . Stephanie Sigman will be the first Mexican-born Bond girl on the big screen , but not the first overall . Mexico 's Linda Christian - the original Bond girl - starred in the 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale . The movie 's alterations were reported by US website Tax Analysts , which provides information on tax news , based on emails leaked in last year 's Sony hacking scandal . Large numbers of internal emails were released by Guardians of the Peace , which the FBI has since identified as a North Korean-backed group of hackers . According to the leaked emails Spectre 's budget was at one point exceeding £200 million - which would have made it one of the most expensive films in history . Studio executives spoke of being under 'immense pressure ' to reduce the budget . The plan to give Mexico a flattering portrayal was outlined in a memo titled 'Elements needed to preserve Mexican deal ' . It spoke of how producers should cast a 'known Mexican actress ' as Estrella and female villain Sciarra ' can not be Mexican ' . It also called for aerial shots of 'modern Mexico City buildings ' . Rising star : Ms Sigman ( pictured left in an advert for her hit Mexican film Miss Bala ) will star alongside Daniel Craig and Italian actress Monica Bellucci , who who plays Lucia Sciarra . Another condition : Other leaked Sony emails suggested Bond producers were asked to film shots with Mexico 's 'modern ' skyline in the background . Other emails suggested the Mayor of Mexico City should no longer be assassinated while it was decided Bond would steal Sciarra 's helicopter and take off 'into the Mexican skyline ' . A senior studio executive later wrote to producers saying : 'You have done a great job in getting us the Mexican incentive . 'By all accounts we can still get the extra $ 6M by continuing to showcase the modern aspects of the city , and it sounds like we are well on our way based on your last scout . Let 's continue to pursue whatever avenues we have available to maximise this incentive . ' In an email Amy Pascal , the former co-chair of Sony Pictures Entertainment , added : 'We should insist they add whatever travelogue footage we need in Mexico to get the extra money . ' Sony Pictures Entertainment has not commented on the Mexico tax incentives . The new film , set to be released in the autumn , had budget exceeding £200million , which would have made it one of the most expensive movies in history .
New Bond movie , Spectre , sees iconic opening scene filmed in Mexico . Leaked emails suggested country offered huge tax incentives to producers . In exchange , nation is to be portrayed favourably with a Mexican Bond girl . Comment: