Gemma Atkinson hangs up her bikini for new video game role

11 April 2012
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I'm A Celebrity's Gemma Atkinson has a new challenge on her hands - saving the world from a rising evil superpower.

The star has decided to temporarily hang up her bikini to play a military officer in the new video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.

Gemma

Gemma


She plays a British military officer for the Allied coalition in the popular franchise.

Atkinson says: 'I’m a gamer and the chance to act in this game was an opportunity I was really keen to explore - especially as Eva is such a strong female character.

Gemma

Gemma

'The worlds of gaming and film are getting ever closer and as an actress I wanted to explore this exciting new area of drama, broaden my acting skills and continue the active, outgoing side of my personality that I showed in I’m A Celebrity…'

The former Hollyoaks actress is also gearing up to hit the big screen this month in the upcoming movie Boogie Woogie, which also stars Jamie Winston, Christopher Lee and Heather Graham.

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 will be on sale in October for PC and Xbox 360. 

Jungle fever: Gemma during her time on I'm A Celebrity...

Jungle fever: Gemma during her time on I'm A Celebrity...

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