Slow Horses star Jack Lowden has described hypothesis that he may turn into the subsequent James Bond as “flattering”, however has declined to substantiate or deny whether or not he’s in rivalry for the position….
Slow Horses star Jack Lowden has described hypothesis that he may turn into the subsequent James Bond as “flattering”, however has declined to substantiate or deny whether or not he’s in rivalry for the position.
The 36-year-old Scottish actor, who performs River Cartwright within the Apple TV+ sequence, has reportedly been among the many names thought of to exchange Daniel Craig as the enduring British spy, alongside actors Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor.
Speaking to GQ Hype, Lowden mentioned he was happy to be linked with the position however wouldn’t add to the hypothesis.
“On this… it’s all very flattering,” he mentioned.
“It’s nice to be mentioned – for any role – and I’m just not really going to add to the noise.”
His Slow Horses co-star Gary Oldman lately fuelled the hypothesis by suggesting that producers had already chosen the subsequent Bond, whereas expressing hope that Lowden would get the half.
Speaking to Canada’s Global, Oldman mentioned he understood that Lowden was on the shortlist and believed a call had been made, though it had not been publicly introduced.
However, Oldman later clarified his feedback on the Toronto International Film Festival, explaining that he had solely heard a hearsay that producers had chosen somebody from a shortlist. He mentioned he didn’t know who had been chosen however hoped it was Lowden.
Responding to Oldman’s assist, Lowden described him as “a sweetheart” and mentioned the feedback have been notably pleasing coming from somebody he admired.
“But I don’t really listen to it,” he added.
The actor additionally noticed that hypothesis about Bond usually follows male actors as soon as they tackle roles that contain carrying a go well with.
“As a young male actor, generally, the minute you’re not playing a zany artist type, the minute you’re in a suit, people fling it at you,” he mentioned.
Lowden is understood for his performances in Slow Horses, Dunkirk, Mary Queen of Scots and War and Peace. He has received two BAFTA awards and a Laurence Olivier Award, and acquired nominations for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
He is subsequent set to star alongside Emma Corrin in an adaptation of Dolly Alderton’s Pride and Prejudice.
The subsequent James Bond movie is in growth, with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. Amy Pascal and David Heyman will produce, whereas Dune director Denis Villeneuve is connected to direct.
Producer Amy Pascal has beforehand described an announcement on the subsequent Bond casting by the top of the yr as a “good bet”, whereas acknowledging that Daniel Craig could be a “hard act to follow”.
