Gary Oldman Says James Bond Has Been Cast, Hopes It's Jack Lowden
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Gary Oldman expressed strong support for his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden as the rumored next James Bond, suggesting the decision has been made but not yet announced.
- The upcoming Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve with a script by Steven Knight, amid ongoing speculation about the new Bond actor.
- Other actors rumored for the role include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Harris Dickinson, but Amazon MGM Studios has not confirmed any casting.
- Amazon will take full control of the James Bond franchise and intellectual property starting February 2025, following a deal with longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
- Saoirse Ronan, Lowden’s wife, expressed interest in playing a young female Bond villain, highlighting a desire to bring a fresh and dramatic perspective to the role.
