Orlando Bloom didn't know how famous he was

British heartthrob Orlando Bloom is one modest guy.The young actor who fist shot to fame as the skirt clad elf, Legolas Greenleaf in "Lord of the Rings," and was also voted the sexist man in Britain recently, has revealed that his mother made him realise how famous he was.According to the Sun, Bloom did not know the extent of his fame till his mother told him that she had recently flown in a plane with his face all over it. "The first time I knew I was famous was when my mum told me she had flown to New Zealand in a plane with my face on the side," the report quoted him as saying.Meanwhile Orlando is to play the new James Bond.However, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' heartthrob will not be replacing Pierce Brosnan as 007 - instead he will star in a movie about the suave spy' s younger days.

A source at Hollywood studios Miramax, who are making the film, revealed: "The story that Orlando will play Bond is true but we are doing a rather novel film about the young James Bond.

"The author, Ian Fleming, never really got into this period of his character 's life, but he did mention in 'You Only Live Twice' that Bond attended Fettes College, having been expelled from Eton.

Charlie Higson, who is writing the screenplay, has woven a wonderful tale around this." Miramax believe Orlando - who was recently tipped to take over from Pierce Brosnan in the regular Bond films - will be perfect for the role.