Overview
- Oldman first suggested producers had "made their choice," a remark that fueled heavy media speculation before he publicly walked that back.
- Speaking at TIFF to Josh Horowitz, Oldman said he had "heard a rumour" but does not know who got the role and that there are six people on a shortlist.
- Oldman said he is "hoping" his Slow Horses co‑star Jack Lowden gets the part and that he phoned Lowden after the earlier remarks.
- Amazon MGM and the Bond producers have not announced a lead, and reports name Denis Villeneuve, Steven Knight, Amy Pascal, David Heyman and casting director Nina Gold as central to the search.
- Daniel Craig’s run ended with 2021’s No Time to Die and the franchise remains tightly guarded as several names including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal and Jack Barton circulate as possibles.