Gary Oldman Says a New James Bond Has Been ‘Picked,’ and It’s ‘Rumored’ “Slow Horses” Costar Jack Lowden Is ‘On the Shortlist’

Gary Oldman; Jack Lowden. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage NEED TO KNOW Gary Oldman addressed the rumors that his Slow Horses costar Jack Lowden may be the next James Bond

"Jack, it's been rumored that he's on the shortlist," the Oscar winner said

Casting details have been anticipated since Amazon MGM Studios acquired the spy franchise in 2025

Gary Oldman is cheering on his Slow Horses costar Jack Lowden .

The Oscar winner, 68, addressed the rumors that Lowden may be the next James Bond in a recent interview on the Canadian talk show The Morning Show .

Oldman said, "Jack, it's been rumored that he's on the shortlist."

He continued, "We're going to find out pretty soon, aren't we? Because they have picked him. They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. So my fingers are crossed for Jack."