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Slow Horses Star Jack Lowden Is Being "Strongly Considered" to Be the Next James Bond

Osman said Lowden is strongly considered as producers aim to reveal the new 007 by year-end after auditions began in May.

  • Scottish actor Jack Lowden is being strongly considered for the next James Bond role, according to Richard Osman. Speaking on his *The Rest Is Entertainment* podcast, Osman identified Lowden as the name he has heard in contention for 007.
  • Amazon MGM Studios continues searching for Daniel Craig's successor, with producer Amy Pascal noting the team is being "methodical" in its approach. Pascal suggested an announcement regarding the new Bond's identity should arrive by the end of the year.
  • Osman praised Lowden's "real Daniel Craig energy" and suggested he would be an "incredible Bond." However, he stressed that Lowden, best known for playing River Cartwright in *Slow Horses*, has not officially secured the role.
  • British casting director Nina Gold is overseeing the search, while other actors including Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, Tom Hardy, and Henry Cavill remain in contention. Lowden's status rests solely on Osman's account, with Amazon MGM Studios yet to confirm casting.
  • The next Bond film is expected to arrive in 2028, with Denis Villeneuve attached to direct and *Peaky Blinders* creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. Auditions reportedly began earlier this year with results expected by year's end.
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Who will succeed Daniel Craig (58) as James Bond remains a well-kept secret for the time being. However, a striking name has emerged again. According to British presenter and writer Richard Osman (55), actor Jack Lowden (36) is being strongly considered for the role of 007.

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New round in the Bond speculation roulette: crime novelist and presenter Richard Osman has brought in an actor from the series "Slow Horses" as a new 007.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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