New Bond ‘confirmed’ as acting legend Gary Oldman appears to let slip that co-star has landed 007 gig

THE STAR who will be portraying James Bond next has been ‘confirmed’, according to legendary actor Gary Oldman. And Slow Horses actor Gary, 68, thinks his show co-star Jack Lowden, 36, has bagged the 007 spot. The next James Bond has already been ‘confirmed’ by movie bosses, it has been claimed Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Gary Oldman revealed in a new interview that he believes the selection process is all done and dusted Credit: Getty Appearing on Canada’s The Morning Show, Gary claimed that bosses have already chosen an actor to be Daniel Craig’s successor. “It’s been rumored that [Jack Lowden is] on the shortlist,” said Gary of his pal when asked about the coveted role. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! He continued: “We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we? Because they have picked him. “They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. So my fingers are crossed for Jack.” Read more entertainment news And he’s backing his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden to take on the 007 role Credit: Getty Scottish actor Jack is amongst the many rumoured names that have been circling over recent years Credit: AFP Last month, it was said that screentests were underway as of early September for the upcoming Bond role. Following years of speculation, with stars such as Jacob Elordi and Henry Cavill leading the pack, little-known actor Jack Barton is said to be a new contender for the role. He only first began acting professionally in 2020 with his most notable roles being Netflix‘s Heartstopper and the BBC SAS: Rogue Heroes in 2025. US outlet Page Six reported last month that he was “leading the pack”. Most read in Showbiz The other names who are understood to be on the shortlist to play the part include Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson. The franchise has been taken over by Amazon for the next instalment, meaning fans can expect a switch up from previous editions. Comment now