Overview
- On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Gary Oldman said he believes the next James Bond has already been chosen and expressed hope that his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden is the actor.
- Earlier tips from broadcaster Richard Osman also named Lowden as the name he had heard 'for definite,' a claim repeated by multiple outlets.
- When asked about casting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, writer Steven Knight declined to confirm who will play Bond, saying he 'cannot speak about this subject' which heightened expectations without providing proof.
- Amazon MGM Studios has issued no public casting confirmation even as reports say casting director Nina Gold led a search that produced a shortlist including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson and Jack Barton.
- If Lowden is chosen, supporters point to his Slow Horses spy role and Scottish background as a fit for a multi-film reboot overseen by director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman following Amazon’s 2025 takeover of the franchise.