Bond girl Monica Bellucci, 50, is a screen siren in a striking scarlet dress... while dapper Daniel Craig is suited and booted at Spectre photocall in Rome

PUBLISHED: 16:25, 18 February 2015 | UPDATED: 18:04, 18 February 2015

Daniel Craig may have met his match in Bond Girl Monica Belluci, as she stole all eyes in front of the exquisite back drop of Rome on Wednesday afternoon.

He may be playing the titular character for a fourth time and while Monica, 50, may have 11 years on Bond's oldest leading lady Honor Blackman - who was 39 in 1964’s Goldfinger - it was Monica whose youthful beauty looked ready for the big screen.

The Spectre stars put in a rare joint appearance at Rome's City Hall, giving fans a glimpse at their chemistry as filming continues in Solden, Austria; ready for the movie's November release.

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Handsome couple: Monica Bellucci (left) and Daniel Craig (right) cut handsome figures in front of a stunning Rome back drop at the photocall for Spectre on Wednesday

Monica looked svelte in a knee-length dress that clung to every inch of her enviable curves, which were gently kissed by the Italian sunlight.

She was a vision with glossy hair swept over one shoulder and she emulated a natural, wind machine moment as she swung the locks out of the breeze on the balcony of the building.

Keeping it classic, Monica paired her scarlet dress with black heels to elongate her frame and complement her raven tresses.

Stunning star: Actress Monica wowed in a scarlet dress, showing off her svelte shape

Poised: The two offered a rare hint of their chemistry together when they posed as a duo on Wednesday

Daniel looked well-versed as he oozed Bond charisma with an arm rested gently on her lower back; his face in a non-smiling, smouldering expression.

Despite injury, Daniel appeared to be in good health and cut a dapper figure in a pin striped suit.

A pocket square in his jacket and a striped tie over a blue shirt, the actor was the picture of contemporary dressing for gentlemen.

It's been reported that Craig has been keeping his distance from work since he sustained a knee injury on the set last week, which is now supposedly holding up production on the film.

Dapper gent: Daniel looked seriously suave in a pin stripe suit with a cool hand in one pocket

Behind the scenes with the stars of new Bond film Spectre

The latest Bond movie has so far had a bumpy ride but took another fateful turn on Tuesday when a crew member was seriously injured during filming.

The much-anticipated new movie has suffered another setback after a camera truck veered off the road and crashed into a barn, badly injuring at least one member of the crew.

Terry Madden - the second unit assistant director, who has previously worked on Skyfall, Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale - was badly hurt in the accident, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which said he suffered multiple injuries to his leg.

Glowing: The beauty struggled in the wind with her long and glossy brown locks

Making a Spectre-cle: Monica looks stunning as she arrives for the Rome photocall of James Bond's Spectre

Stunning: The 50-year-old, who is the oldest Bond Girl yet, looked youthful beyond her years in scarlet

Svelte: The actress showed off her incredible physique in a figure-hugging red dress

The incident comes shortly after it was reported Bond himself suffered injury in a 'major action sequence'.

News of the injury, which transpired to be fairly minor, led former Bond star Sir Roger Moore to offer to reprise the role of the secret agent.

Sir Roger - who starred as James Bond in the films between 1973 and 1985 - joked: 'Sorry to hear Daniel Craig has sprained his knee on set #Spectre. Being 007 is not without its hazards. I'm available to step in if needed. (sic)'

Spectre will be released on November 6, 2015