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James Bond frontrunner Jack Lowden breaks silence on ‘flattering’ casting rumors

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Serna, V. (2026, November 2). James Bond frontrunner Jack Lowden breaks silence on ‘flattering’ casting rumors. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/02/entertainment/james-bond-frontrunner-jack-lowden-breaks-silence-on-casting-rumors/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-02 · by Vanessa Serna

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Jack Lowden, an actor known for his role in "Dunkirk," responded to rumors that he might be cast as the next James Bond by British GQ. When asked about the speculation, Lowden said it was flattering but declined to comment further. His co-star Gary Oldman had previously hinted that Lowden is on a shortlist for the part. The article mentions other actors like Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor as potential candidates for the role, with the final decision expected soon after one last screen test.
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As of November 2, 2026, Jack Lowden addressed rumors that he could become the next James Bond, stating it's "flattering" but refusing to confirm or deny any involvement in the audition process. Last month at the Toronto International Film Festival, his co-star Gary Oldman claimed producers had chosen a new actor for the role and expressed hope it would be Lowden, though Oldman later clarified he only heard rumors about a selection being made. The speculation intensified after Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, was announced to write the script for the next Bond film, which is currently in development. Lowden told GQ Hype that as a young male actor in suits, such speculation happens frequently but didn't add details beyond appreciating Oldman's support.

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Vanessa Serna
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“It’s all very flattering,” the “Dunkirk” star told British GQ in an interview published Monday, with the outlet noting that the actor became visually unsettled when asked about the Denis Villeneuve-directed movie.
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🔮 According to the outlet, the duo was set to undergo one last screen test at the end of the month before the final decision was made.

Claims (22 extracted, 1 hedged)

Actor Jack Lowden remained tight-lipped about rumors that he’s been cast as James Bond in the forthcoming franchise film. asserted
he → remain → film
“It’s all very flattering,” the “Dunkirk” star told British GQ in an interview published Monday, with the outlet noting that the actor became visually unsettled when asked about the Denis Villeneuve-directed movie. asserted
actor → ’ → movie
“It’s nice to be mentioned — for any role — and I’m just not really going to add to the noise,” he continued. asserted
he → ’ → noise
Lowden, 36, also commented on his “Slow Horses” co-star Gary Oldman’s remarks from a September interview about the former being on the “shortlist” for the role. asserted
former → comment → role
“We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we?” Oldman said on Canada’s “The Morning Show” at the time. asserted
Oldman → go → time
“Because they have picked [the next Bond]. asserted
they → pick → Bond
They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. asserted
they → make → it
So my fingers are crossed for Jack.” asserted
fingers → cross → Jack
In response, Lowden told British GQ: “It’s very nice, and Gary’s a sweetheart. asserted
Gary → tell → GQ
It’s particularly lovely, coming from someone like him. asserted
It → ’ → him
But I don’t really listen to it.” asserted
I → listen → it
The Hollywood Reporter reported in October that Lowden and Callum Turner, also 36, were among the narrowed-down finalists to portray the next Bond. asserted
Lowden → report → Bond
According to the outlet, the duo was set to undergo one last screen test at the end of the month before the final decision was made. uncertain
decision → accord → month
Another source told Deadline that two others received test offers, including “The Crown” actor Josh O’Connor, 36. asserted
others → tell → O’Connor
The fourth person’s identity wasn’t revealed. asserted
identity → reveal → ?
Additionally, an insider told Variety in April that the new Bond would appear younger than the actors who played the secret agent in the past. asserted
who → tell → past
The new man in the suit will take over Daniel Craig’s coveted role, which he portrayed for five films from 2006’s “Casino Royale” to 2021’s “No Time to Die.” asserted
he → take → Time
Sean Connery was the original Bond when the first Bond film, “Dr. No,” came out in 1962. asserted
film → come → 1962
He played the role for 21 years. asserted
He → play → years
The “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” actor’s final appearance as Bond was in the 1983 movie “Never Say Never Again.” asserted
appearance → say → movie
George Lazenby, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosan are among the several other actors who also portrayed Bond. asserted
who → portray → Bond
Villeneuve — who also directed “Dune” — and “Peaky Blinders” scriptwriter Steven Knight are the masterminds behind the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios movie. asserted
who → direct → movie
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