Gary Oldman Claims New James Bond Has Been Found. The Actor He’s Rooting For?

Five years after the end of Daniel Craig’s James Bond era, fans are still wondering who will play the next 007. So far, it’s known that Amazon-MGM Studios’ 007 joint venture will see Dune director Denis Villeneuve take the helm, with Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight writing the script. As many continue to wonder who will portray the MI6 agent, Gary Oldman may have just let the cat out of the bag. Not only does Oldman say the actor has been found, but he’s hoping a certain star has landed the role.

Oldman shared on Global TV’s The Morning Show (as shared to YouTube) that he thinks a new Bond actor has already been picked, and he’s hoping that his Slow Horses co-star, Jack Lowden, is the man taking the job:

I love how Gary Oldman has such high hopes for his young co-star. Given he’s seen the Essex native in action playing an MI5 agent on their Apple TV series, I can imagine it’s easy for him to envision Lowden being the next to carry the 007 mantle. Interestingly, Nina Gold is the casting director for James Bond 26, and she also did casting for Slow Horses. Yet it’s important to note that nothing has been confirmed (or denied) about Lowden taking over as Commander Bond.

Given Lowden’s work as River Cartwright as on aforementioned TV show, he definitely has experience with characters who can operate in and outside of the shadows. Even the bio-drama flick Benediction could have put Lowden on the 007 shortlist, given his emotional range and dramatic pull as a performer. That will certainly be needed for the next iteration of this franchise.