Gary Oldman Hopes His Co-Star Wins the James Bond Role

Veteran actor Gary Oldman has expressed his support for his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden as speculation continues over who will play the next James Bond. Oldman said he would be happy to see Lowden take on the famous role and revealed that, according to what he has heard, the next Bond actor has already been chosen.

Oldman and Lowden have worked together since 2022 on the Apple TV+ spy drama Slow Horses. The series follows a group of British intelligence officers and has received strong attention from audiences and critics. Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, while Lowden plays River Cartwright, one of the younger intelligence officers in the series.

During a recent interview with Canada’s The Morning Show, Oldman spoke about the possibility of Lowden becoming the next 007. He said he believes the decision about the new Bond has already been made and expressed his hope that Lowden is the actor selected for the role.

Oldman’s comments have attracted attention because of his own connection to the James Bond franchise. He previously appeared in the Bond film series as Gareth Mallory, the head of MI6, also known as M. His experience with the franchise makes his support for another actor particularly interesting to Bond fans.

Jack Lowden has also built a strong reputation through a number of film and television roles. His performance in Slow Horses has helped him gain international recognition, particularly for his portrayal of River Cartwright, a young intelligence officer dealing with difficult missions and complicated relationships within the British intelligence service.

The James Bond role is one of the most well-known parts in modern cinema. After Daniel Craig completed his time as Bond, fans have been waiting to learn who will officially take over the role. Several actors have been linked with the character through media reports and fan speculation, but the final choice has remained a major topic of discussion.

If Lowden is selected, his experience playing a British intelligence officer in Slow Horses could make the transition to the world of 007 especially interesting. However, playing Bond would also bring a very different challenge, with the character requiring action, confidence, humour and the ability to carry a major global film franchise.

For now, Oldman’s comments have added fresh interest to the ongoing Bond speculation. Fans of Slow Horses are particularly curious about the possibility of seeing the two actors connected to another major spy story.

Whether Jack Lowden will eventually step into the famous James Bond tuxedo remains to be officially confirmed. But with Gary Oldman publicly supporting his co-star, excitement around Lowden’s name is likely to continue as audiences wait for the official announcement about the next 007.