Gary Oldman Says The Next James Bond Has Been Chosen And He's Rooting For Jack Lowden

Gary Oldman just stirred the pot in the biggest way possible. During an appearance on Canada’s The Morning Show, the actor claimed that the next James Bond has already been picked, even though the announcement hasn’t been made public yet. And if it were up to him, the license to kill would go straight to his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden. Oldman didn’t hold back, saying his fingers are crossed for Lowden to take over one of the most iconic roles in film history.

The Bond rumor mill has been spinning for months, with names like Jacob Elordi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Paul Mescal all floating around. But Lowden’s name carries extra weight now, especially since his wife, Saoirse Ronan, has publicly stated she’s dead serious about playing a Bond villain. That would make for an incredibly interesting dynamic both on and off screen. Add in the fact that Dune director Denis Villeneuve is reportedly attached to direct, and the next Bond film is shaping up to be a major cinematic event.

Daniel Craig stepped away from the role after No Time to Die in 2021, and Amazon MGM Studios has taken creative control of the franchise since then. With Oldman claiming a decision has been made, the wait for an official confirmation is getting more intense by the day. Who do you think should be the next 007? Drop your pick in the comments.