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Jack Lowden dismisses James Bond casting rumours as speculation grows
Jack Lowden says he will not fuel rumours that he could become the next James Bond.
The Scottish actor, known for playing River Cartwright in the spy series Slow Horses, called the attention flattering and praised his co-star Gary Oldman for backing him.
Oldman had said he heard Bond producers had made their choice, then clarified that he did not know who had been selected.
Lowden and Callum Turner are reported to be among the contenders in the final stages of casting for the role.
Turner was reported to have screen-tested at Bray Studios in Berkshire, but that does not confirm he has been chosen.
Daniel Craig last played Bond in 2021, and Amazon MGM now controls the franchise.
The successor has not been officially named, though an announcement is expected before the end of 2026; the next film is set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight.
Jack Lowden has played down speculation that he is a frontrunner to become the next James Bond.
Lowden said the rumours were flattering but that he did not want to add to them.
The casting search is reported to be in its final stages, with several actors linked to screen tests.
Callum Turner was reported to have tested for the role at Bray Studios in Berkshire.
Amazon MGM has not confirmed who will replace Daniel Craig or when it will announce the choice.
- Who
- Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and other actors have been linked to the role.
- What
- The search for the next James Bond is reportedly nearing its final stages. Lowden has commented on speculation that he is a contender.
- When
- Lowden’s comments were reported on November 2, 2026; screen tests were reported to have taken place over the preceding weekend.
- Where
- Screen tests were reported at Bray Studios in Berkshire.
- Why
- Producers are seeking a successor to Daniel Craig, who last played Bond in 2021.
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Gary Oldman said he had heard that producers had made their choice and expressed hope that Lowden would get the role.
Variety reported that Amazon MGM was preparing final screen tests and that Lowden and Turner were believed to be contenders.
Turner reportedly checked in at Bray Studios in Berkshire for a screen test.
Lowden’s comments about the Bond rumours were reported by Variety and The Independent.
- Leading rumoured contenders
- Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor
- Reported screen-test location
- Bray Studios, Berkshire
- Reported screen-test period
- Weekend of October 30, 2026
- Previous Bond actor
- Daniel Craig
- Craig’s final Bond film
- No Time to Die, released in 2021
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What people are saying
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
They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. So my fingers are crossed for Jack
We are being really, really methodical. I mean, Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is stirring, exciting and different