Actor Jack Lowden has addressed hypothesis about his potential casting as the following James Bond, saying the eye is “all very flattering” however that he doesn’t want to add to the continued discussions concerning the coveted 007 function, in line with Individuals.
Jack Lowden addresses James Bond rumours
The Gradual Horses star, 36, spoke concerning the rumours in an interview. Whereas he neither confirmed nor denied the experiences, Lowden acknowledged that being thought of for the long-lasting function was flattering.
“It is all very flattering,” he advised the publication, which famous that the actor appeared visibly unsettled when questioned concerning the upcoming Denis Villeneuve-directed Bond movie. “It is good to be talked about, for any function, and I am simply probably not going so as to add to the noise,” he added.
Lowden additionally responded to feedback made by his Gradual Horses co-star Gary Oldman, who had steered in a September interview that the actor was amongst these being thought of for the function.
Throughout an look on Canada’s The Morning Present, Oldman, 68, had stated that the casting choice had already been made, though an official announcement was nonetheless awaited, in line with Individuals. “We’ll discover out fairly quickly, aren’t we?” Oldman stated on the time. “As a result of they’ve picked [the next Bond]. They’ve made their selection, however they haven’t introduced it but. So my fingers are crossed for Jack.”
Reacting to his co-star’s remarks, Lowden stated he appreciated the assist however was not studying an excessive amount of into the prediction. “It’s totally good, and Gary’s a sweetheart. It is notably beautiful, coming from somebody like him. However I do not actually take heed to it,” he stated.
Is Jack Lowden the brand new 007?
Lowden’s title has been circulating amongst potential contenders to succeed Daniel Craig, who portrayed the legendary British undercover agent in 5 movies, starting with 2006’s On line casino Royale and concluding with 2021’s No Time to Die.
In October, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Lowden and fellow actor Callum Turner, additionally 36, have been among the many finalists being thought of for the function. The report added that the 2 actors have been anticipated to take part in ultimate display screen assessments on the finish of October earlier than a casting choice was made.
The following James Bond movie
The following James Bond movie is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, which took artistic management of the franchise in 2025. Denis Villeneuve, identified for steering Dune and Blade Runner 2049, is hooked up to direct the movie, whereas ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight is writing the screenplay, as per the outlet.
Amazon MGM Studios had introduced in Might that the seek for the following James Bond had formally begun. Nonetheless, the studio has avoided commenting on particular names throughout the casting course of.
“Whereas we do not plan to touch upon particular particulars throughout the casting course of, we’re excited to share extra information with 007 followers as quickly because the time is correct,” the studio had stated in a press release.
The upcoming James Bond movie is at the moment scheduled for a theatrical launch in 2028, in line with Individuals.