- Primary Subject: Jack Lowden
- Key Update: Jack Lowden addressed rumors linking him to the next James Bond role.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: November 2, 2026
- Quick Answer: Slow Horses star Jack Lowden called rumors linking him to the next James Bond role "flattering," though he declined to confirm or add to the speculation.
Jack Lowden recently addressed the rumors that he is auditioning to play the next James Bond.
There have been rumors that the Emmy-nominated Slow Horses star is one of the actors who are in contention to play the new 007 in the next phase of the franchise. So far, no official casting decision has been made yet, but the speculation has persisted online, and fans are excited to see whether the rumors that we've been hearing so far are true or not.
Is Jack Lowden In the Running to Play the Next James Bond?
In an interview with British GQ, Jack Lowden opened up about the rumors that he is in contention to play the next James Bond in the upcoming reboot of the franchise.
While he neither confirmed nor denied whether he is indeed in the running, he found the rumor to be "flattering," and he is grateful for the compliments that he has received.
"It’s all very flattering. It’s nice to be mentioned – for any role – and I’m just not really going to add to the noise. It’s very nice, and Gary [Oldman]’s a sweetheart – it’s particularly lovely, coming from someone like him. But I don’t really listen to it," the Slow Horses star said.
Given his current age, Lowden also acknowledged that it was inevitable for him to be linked to the rumors that he is in contention for the coveted spy role.
He added, "As a young male actor, generally, the minute you’re not playing a zany artist type, the minute you’re in a suit, people fling it at you."
Despite his coy remarks, at the very least, we heard from Lowden himself that he is aware that his name has been associated with the James Bond rumors. It's only a matter of time before we will find out whether he is indeed going to be the next 007 or not.
What to Expect in the Next James Bond Movie
So far, the plot details regarding the next James Bond movie are still under wraps. The casting process for who will be the next 007 is still ongoing, and there are rumors an announcement might be made before the end of the year.
Amy Pascal and David Heyman serve as producers of the project, while Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct the installment and also serve as an executive producer. Steven Knight is currently working on the screenplay.
Since Villeneuve is still busy with post-production on Dune: Part Three, it might take a while before fans hear more news and updates. For now, stay tuned for developments in the coming months.
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