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Gary Oldman hints that the next James Bond may already have been chosen

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Actor Gary Oldman said the studio has already chosen the next James Bond, but officials have not announced the decision.
  • Oldman expressed support for his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden, who has been linked to the role.
  • Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay, as the franchise moves beyond Daniel Craig’s tenure.

Gary Oldman has hinted that the next actor to play James Bond may already have been chosen, even though the studio has not made an official announcement.

The Oscar-winning British actor made the comment during an appearance on Canada’s The Morning Show, where he was asked about speculation surrounding his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden. Oldman said Lowden had been rumored to be on the shortlist and added that he had his “fingers crossed” for his co-star.

It’s been rumored that he’s on the shortlist.

· Gary OldmanOldman was discussing speculation that his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden could become the next James Bond.

Lowden has neither confirmed nor denied the speculation. His wife, Saoirse Ronan, has separately said she wants to play a Bond villain. “I want to go dark,” Ronan told Empire, adding, “I said that I wanted to be a Bond villain and I’m dead serious.”

I want to go dark

· Saoirse RonanRonan described her interest in playing a Bond villain.

Lowden is among several actors linked to the role after Daniel Craig left the part following No Time to Die in 2021. Other names reportedly considered include Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi.

The next Bond film will open a new chapter for the franchise. Denis Villeneuve, the director of Dune, is set to direct, while Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is writing the screenplay. Despite Oldman’s remarks, the identity of the next 007 remains officially unconfirmed.

I said that I wanted to be a Bond villain and I’m dead serious.

· Saoirse RonanRonan emphasized her interest in taking a villain role in the Bond franchise.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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