Gary Oldman says the next James Bond has already been cast, but he says he does not know who the actor is. Multiple outlets report he made the comments in Canadian media while promoting or discussing his work on Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, adding that he is “hoping” the role goes to his co-star Jack Lowden.
Oldman’s remarks fuel online speculation and casting chatter across entertainment outlets. Times of India and NME also discuss other actors who have been touted in reporting, including Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Harris Dickinson, while noting that Lowden remains a leading name in the rumor cycle. Deadline frames Oldman’s comments as playful headline material, while also recounting his expressed preference for Lowden.
In parallel, there is context about the forthcoming Bond film: reporting points to director Denis Villeneuve and screenwriter Steven Knight for the next installment. Other coverage highlights that Lowden has been less visible in Slow Horses-related announcements, which Daily Mail describes as notable amid the casting talk. Across sources, however, official confirmation from the Bond producers is not reported in these accounts.
