Jack Lowden is keeping his cards close to his chest about James Bond. The “Slow Horses” star has addressed the mounting speculation that he is among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig as 007 — and he’s playing it characteristically cool.
Jack Lowden (Credits: Getty / Variety)
Jack Lowden James Bond rumors: ‘not going to add to the noise’
In an interview with British GQ, the Scottish actor spoke about the ongoing casting rumors, calling them “all very flattering” — but refusing to fuel the fire. Lowden said he’s not “going to add to the noise” surrounding the most closely watched casting decision in cinema.
The 007 speculation has only intensified in recent months, with Lowden’s name repeatedly surfacing among the bookmakers’ favorites alongside a handful of other contenders vying to pick up the Walther PPK.
Gary Oldman backs Lowden for 007
Lowden isn’t short of high-profile supporters. His “Slow Horses” co-star Gary Oldman — himself no stranger to the spy genre — has publicly backed Lowden for the Bond role, a ringing endorsement from an industry heavyweight that has only fanned the flames.
Whether the British GQ interview signals Lowden knows more than he’s letting on, or whether he’s simply enjoying the speculation, one thing is clear: the race for the next James Bond remains wide open, and Jack Lowden intends to keep everyone guessing.
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Source: Variety — read the full story there.
