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Gary Oldman says James Bond choice has been made, with Jack Lowden tipped for role

From Der Spiegel · () German

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

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  • Jack Lowden has emerged as the leading contender to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
  • Gary Oldman said rumors suggested his “Slow Horses” co-star was on the shortlist and that producers had already chosen him.
  • Amazon MGM has not publicly confirmed the next Bond, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct and Steven Knight writing the screenplay.

The next James Bond may already have been chosen, even though Amazon MGM is still keeping the decision under wraps. Gary Oldman said his “Slow Horses” co-star Jack Lowden had reportedly secured the role.

The Bond position has been open since Daniel Craig announced his departure from the spy franchise, well before the release of his final film, “No Time to Die.” Denis Villeneuve has been confirmed as director of the next movie since June 2025, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay.

Lowden, 36, has received awards for work in television, film and theater, including “The Gold,” “The Outrun” and “Ghosts.” His best-known role may be River Cartwright in “Slow Horses,” where he plays an MI5 agent whose investigations involve both physical action and spectacular failures.

There have been rumors that Jack Lowden is on the shortlist.

· Gary OldmanOldman acknowledged reports linking his Slow Horses co-star to the Bond role.

Cartwright belongs to the “Slow Horses,” the group for unwanted agents led by Oldman’s character, the disheveled former agent Jackson Lamb. During an interview with Canada’s Global breakfast television to promote the series’ sixth season, Oldman was asked about the Bond rumors.

“There have been rumors that Jack Lowden is on the shortlist,” Oldman said. He added: “We will all find out pretty soon, won’t we? Because they have chosen him, they just have not made it public yet. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for Jack.” The sixth season of “Slow Horses” begins on Apple TV+ on Sept. 16.

We will all find out pretty soon, won’t we? Because they have chosen him, they just have not made it public yet. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for Jack.

· Gary OldmanOldman suggested that Lowden had already been selected as the next Bond, while acknowledging that the choice remained unannounced.
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