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James Bond Has Already Been Picked, Gary Oldman Claims During TV Appearance
Gary Oldman says producers have picked the next James Bond and backs Jack Lowden, while reports also name several other actors on the shortlist.
- Oscar winner Gary Oldman claimed on Tuesday that James Bond franchise owners have selected the next 007, voicing his support for Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden during an appearance on Canada's The Morning Show.
- Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, alongside director Denis Villeneuve, finalized their decision after casting officially began in August, with no public announcement yet made.
- Rumors place Lowden among contenders including Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson, with bookmakers favoring him to replace Daniel Craig after No Time to Die in 2021.
- Screenwriter Steven Knight declined to confirm casting, telling BBC Radio 4, "I cannot speak about this subject," while penning the 26th entry in the EON-produced franchise.
- Actor Saoirse Ronan expressed interest in joining as an antagonist, telling Empire it would be "really interesting" to have a young female villain, with production slated to begin next year.
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