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After an advanced screening for the new James Bond film Skyfall in New York City, Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Carribbean, 28 Days Later) discussed her role as the newest "Bond girl," Eve. In particular, she talked about her intense physical training for the movie, what surprised her about it, and how it's affected her since. Skyfall opens nationally November 9, 2012.

Comparing her action sequences for 28 Days Later to those in Skyfall:

In 28 Days Later, I didn’t really have to do much, in terms of action. I had to do one machete scene, but that was kind of it. But in this movie, I had to do two months of preparation for all the action stuff. I was out five days a week, two hours a day, doing yoga, combat training, running, all kinds of action stuff. Then it was three days a week on the gun range. Then it was one day a week doing combat training with the stunt guys. And then I was also doing stunt driving twice a week. So it was a lot more intense. I didn’t have any of that for 28 Days Later.

Upon realizing Eve had to shoot James Bond in the script:

I thought I’d never live it down. I was really not happy about that bit. I wanted to come across as a really capable field agent. But I was really excited to be working with guns, because I’d never worked with guns before. And I discovered I had a real taste for guns; who would’ve thought? I’m such a pacifist, but I really, really enjoyed it.

On whether she knew going into the film that she’d be working with guns:

I didn’t know when I signed on. Although Sam [Mendes, the director] did say, “You know there’s gonna be a lot of action involved in this.” But I didn’t know how much was involved. It was hard work, to be honest. I’m actually incredibly unfit. When we started, I couldn’t run around the block. I really couldn’t. And now I can do two-and-a-half K. It was really hard work, but I really enjoyed it.

Photo courtesy of IMDB.