#SHOWBIZ: Gary Oldman backs 'Slow Horses' co-star Jack Lowden for James Bond
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actor Gary Oldman has thrown his weight behind his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden to take over as the next James Bond.
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actor Gary Oldman has backed his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden in the race to become the next James Bond, according to AFP. Oldman, who did not claim insider information, expressed hope for Lowden's inclusion in the coveted role. The 66-year-old actor praised Lowden's youthful energy, masculinity, and humor as perfect attributes for the iconic spy character.
Lowden, 36, is one of six candidates vying for the role, which has been dormant since 2021's No Time to Die. The 007 franchise is now under Amazon MGM, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct. Oldman commended his collaboration with Lowden on the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, describing the experience as a total pleasure.
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