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Jack Lowden Plays Coy About James Bond Rumors: ‘It’s All Very Flattering’ but I’m Not ‘Going to Add to the Noise’
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No new casting decision has been confirmed, but Jack Lowden has addressed speculation that he is in contention to become the next James Bond. He called the attention flattering and praised Gary Oldman’s support, while saying he would not add to the rumours.
Lowden plays MI5 agent River Cartwright in *Slow Horses* alongside Oldman. The search for Daniel Craig’s successor is reportedly nearing its final stages, with Lowden and Callum Turner among those said to be contenders; Josh O’Connor has reportedly been invited to test, and several other actors have previously been linked to the role. Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct the next film, but Amazon MGM has not confirmed who will play Bond or when an announcement will come.
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In short
- Lowden says Bond speculation is flattering but will not fuel it.
- Gary Oldman has publicly backed his *Slow Horses* co-star.
- Amazon MGM has not confirmed Craig’s successor or an announcement date.
How this story developed
- 47 seconds ago No new casting decision has been confirmed, but Jack Lowden has addressed speculation that he is in contention to become the next James Bond. He called the attention flattering and praised Gary Oldman’s support, while saying he would not add to the rumours.
- 21 minutes ago Jack Lowden has addressed speculation that he could become the next James Bond, calling the attention flattering but saying he does not want to add to it. His remarks come as the search for Daniel Craig’s successor reportedly approaches its final stages.
- 1 hour ago Jack Lowden has declined to fuel speculation that he could become the next James Bond, saying the attention is flattering but he does not want to “add to the noise”.
- The Hollywood Reporter Jack Lowden Is Tight-Lipped on Those Bond Rumors: “I’m Not Going to Add to the Noise”
- GamesRadar+ Potential Bond Jack Lowden says it's "flattering" to be in the conversation, but he doesn't want to "add to the noise"
- Variety Jack Lowden Plays Coy About James Bond Rumors: ‘It’s All Very Flattering’ but I’m Not ‘Going to Add to the Noise’
Explained simply
James Bond is a fictional British secret agent whose films are among the longest-running series in cinema. Daniel Craig played Bond from 2006 to 2021; the next film will introduce a new actor in the role.
Casting the lead is a closely watched decision because each actor can shape how the character is portrayed. Jack Lowden is a Scottish actor known for the television drama Slow Horses, in which he stars with Gary Oldman.
Several actors have been linked in reports to the role, but the studio has not confirmed who will play Bond. Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct the next film.
Coverage · 3 sources
- VarietyJack Lowden Plays Coy About James Bond Rumors: ‘It’s All Very Flattering’ but I’m Not ‘Going to Add to the Noise’
- The Hollywood ReporterJack Lowden Is Tight-Lipped on Those Bond Rumors: “I’m Not Going to Add to the Noise”
- GamesRadar+Potential Bond Jack Lowden says it's "flattering" to be in the conversation, but he doesn't want to "add to the noise"
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