James Bond: Jack Lowden Has What 007 Needs Next

Published Aug 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT Next James Bond: Jack Lowden’s 007 Chances Explained as the Slow Horses actor emerges as an increasingly fascinating candidate to take over one of cinema’s most iconic roles. At 36, Lowden falls right into the range for an actor expected to lead a new era of James Bond movies. More importantly, his performance as MI5 agent River Cartwright has already demonstrated his ability to balance espionage, action, humor, and vulnerability. Add roles in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, Fighting with My Family, Calibre, and War & Peace, and there’s a compelling case for giving him the keys to the Aston Martin.