{
  "id": 6272123,
  "title": "Gary Oldman Hints Studio Has Chosen the Next James Bond",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gary-oldman-hints-studio-has-chosen-the-next-james-bond",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T11:36:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2119189/gary-oldman-hints-studio-has-chosen-the-next-james-bond"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman suggested that the studio may have already decided on the next actor to portray James Bond, though no official announcement has been made. During an interview on Canada’s The Morning Show, Oldman was asked about the speculation surrounding his co-star Jack Lowden. The British actor mentioned that Jack had been rumored to be on the shortlist for the role, though the studio had not yet announced their choice publicly. Oldman expressed his support for Lowden, saying he had his \"fingers crossed\" that his co-star would land the iconic role.\n\nThe upcoming James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, known for his work on \"Dune,\" and written by \"Peaky Blinders\" creator Steven Knight. Several actors have been linked to the role since Daniel Craig's departure as Bond in 2021's \"No Time to Die.\" Other names reportedly considered for the part include Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi.\n\nDespite Oldman's comments, the identity of the next 007 remains unconfirmed. His remarks have nonetheless sparked speculation about who will succeed Craig as the legendary British spy.",
  "summary": "British actor Gary Oldman hinted that the next actor to play James Bond may have already been chosen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "The Next James Bond Has Been Picked, Says Gary Oldman, Whose ‘Fingers Are Crossed’ for ‘Slow Horses’ Co-Star Jack Lowden",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/the-next-james-bond-has-been-picked-says-gary-oldman-whose-fingers",
        "published": "2026-09-07T11:35:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Gary Oldman Says James Bond Has Been Cast — and He's Backing His Slow Horses Co-Star to Get the Job",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/gary-oldman-says-james-bond-has-been-cast-and-hes-backing-his-slow",
        "published": "2026-09-07T13:30:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Gary Oldman says the new James Bond has been cast … but he doesn’t know who it is",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gary-oldman-says-the-new-james-bond-has-been-cast-but-he-doesnt-know",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:52:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Gary Oldman says the new James Bond has been cast … but he doesn’t know who it is",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gary-oldman-says-the-new-james-bond-has-been-cast-but-he-doesnt-know-6211408",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:52:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}