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Jack Lowden On James Bond & Gary Oldman’s 007 Endorsement: “It’s All Very Flattering”
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In Short: Gary Oldman, Lowden's co-star in "Slow Horses," had previously said his "fingers are crossed" for Lowden to land the role, leading many to believe he was the chosen actor.
Actor Jack Lowden, who has been rumored to be in the running for the next James Bond, described the speculation as 'flattering' in an interview with GQ magazine.
However, Oldman later clarified that he had only heard a rumor that an actor had been selected from a shortlist, not that Lowden had been cast.
According to reports, Lowden, Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor, and a fourth mystery actor participated in screen tests last month.
The next Bond film is in development, with Steven Knight, creator of "Peaky Blinders," set to write the script.
The casting announcement for the next James Bond is expected by the end of the year, according to Pascal's earlier comments to Deadline.
What's confirmed
- Actor Jack Lowden, who has been rumored to be in the running for the next James Bond, described the speculation as 'flattering' in an interview with GQ magazine.
- However, Oldman later clarified that he had only heard a rumor that an actor had been selected from a shortlist, not that Lowden had been cast.
- According to reports, Lowden, Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor, and a fourth mystery actor participated in screen tests last month.
- The next Bond film is in development, with Steven Knight, creator of "Peaky Blinders," set to write the script.
- The casting announcement for the next James Bond is expected by the end of the year, according to Pascal's earlier comments to Deadline.
What's still developing
- The actor chosen will replace Daniel Craig, who took over the role of Bond with Casino Royale in 2006 and bowed out after his fifth film, No Time To Die, in 2021.
- In an interview with GQ magazine, the Scottish actor said being linked to 007 was “all very flattering” and that he was honored to secure the approval of his Slow Horses co-star, Gary Oldman.
- The Scottish actor offered an “oh, Christ” during an interview with British GQ, published on Monday, when asked to weigh in on Slow Horses costar Gary Oldman’s recent comments about the iconic role.
- 4, noting the rumors are their “own thing.” In lieu of an actual answer, the actress said that she and Lowden are more focused on what’s happening in their own lives.
- “Well, Gary Oldman thinks he’s James Bond,” Ronan quipped to the Associated Press on Oct.
- During an appearance on Canada's The Morning Show, Oldman declared that the new Bond had already been picked and his "fingers are crossed for Jack", leading many to believe he had announced Lowden's casting.
- Ever since Daniel Craig wrapped up his chapter as James Bond, fans have been chomping at the bit to find out who will succeed him as the world's most famous secret agent.
- Trina Parks, who was a Bond Girl opposite Sean Connery in 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever, told The Telegraph that Sydney would make a "wonderful" companion for 007.
- "There’s six people on a shortlist. I heard a rumour that they’ve picked James Bond, but they haven’t announced it yet, which is their prerogative," he explained during an appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September.
- With rumours ramping up that Jack could be the next Bond after Gary Oldman said his "fingers are crossed" for his Slow Horses co-star to land the part, Jack has now addressed the highly anticipated casting.
- “It’s all very flattering,” the “Dunkirk” star told British GQ in an interview published Monday, with the outlet noting that the actor became visually unsettled when asked about the Denis Villeneuve-directed movie.
- Additionally, an insider told Variety in April that the new Bond would appear younger than the actors who played the secret agent in the past.