Joan Collins 'wants Arterton for Dynasty'

Joan Collins has said that Gemma Arterton is her preferred choice to play Alexis Carrington Colby in the Dynasty remake.

Dynasty creator Richard Shapiro this week revealed that the feature will serve as a prequel to his '80s TV show, which starred Collins and John Forsythe as a wealthy couple in the oil business.

Speaking to E! Online about Tamara Drewe actress Arterton, Collins said: "She has all the qualities that Alexis needs. She's sexy, she looks clever and she's kind of vixenous."

Asked who she would like to portray Blake Carrington - Forsythe's part in the long-running ABC series - Collins recommended Star Trek's Chris Pine, who she described as "a wonderful actor".

Collins added that her own idea to continue Dynasty would involve her reprising her role as Alexis.

"I always thought they should do it today with Alexis's grandchildren, who about 20 years ago were five and six," she said.