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

See more of our coverage in your search results. Actor Jack Lowden remained tight-lipped about rumors that he’s been cast as James Bond in the forthcoming franchise 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. “It’s nice to be mentioned — for any role — and I’m just not really going to add to the noise,” he continued. Actor Jack Lowden (seen above at a Loewe show in June 2024) nervously addressed rumors that he’s been cast as the next James Bond. Getty Images for Loewe “It’s all very flattering,” the actor (seen here at a party in May 2025) told British GQ. Dave Benett/Getty Images 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. “We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we?” Oldman said on Canada’s “The Morning Show” at the time. “Because they have picked [the next Bond]. They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. So my fingers are crossed for Jack.” In response, Lowden told British GQ: “It’s very nice, and Gary’s a sweetheart. It’s particularly lovely, coming from someone like him. But I don’t really listen to it.” “It’s nice to be mentioned — for any role — and I’m just not really going to add to the noise,” Lowden (seen above at a screening in 2025) continued. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images The “Dunkirk” star (seen above at Apple TV+’s Primetime Emmy party red carpet in September) also stated he doesn’t listen to the rumors. Getty Images The Hollywood Reporter reported in October that Lowden and Callum Turner, also 36, were among the narrowed-down finalists to portray the next 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. Another source told Deadline that two others received test offers, including “The Crown” actor Josh O’Connor, 36. The fourth person’s identity wasn’t revealed. Last month, it was reported that Lowden (seen here with Saoirse Ronan at the British Independent Film Awards ceremony in 2024) was among the finalists to portray Bond. PA Images via Getty Images Callum Turner (seen here hugged up with Dua Lipa) was also reportedly listed as a finalist. dualipa/Instagram Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! 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. 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.” Sean Connery was the original Bond when the first Bond film, “Dr. No,” came out in 1962. He played the role for 21 years. The actors reportedly underwent another test late last month. (Seen here: Lowden at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.) Getty Images The next Bond, however, will reportedly look younger than the actors who portrayed the Secret Service agent in the past. (Seen here: Ronan and Lowden at the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024.) Getty Images The “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” actor’s final appearance as Bond was in the 1983 movie “Never Say Never Again.” George Lazenby, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosan are among the several other actors who also portrayed Bond. Villeneuve — who also directed “Dune” — and “Peaky Blinders” scriptwriter Steven Knight are the masterminds behind the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios movie. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!