{
  "id": 628730,
  "title": "The Next James Bond: Jack Lowden 'Strongly Considered' for 007 Role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/the-next-james-bond-jack-lowden-strongly-considered-for-007-role",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T04:03:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2117305/the-next-james-bond-jack-lowden-strongly-considered-for-007-role"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Television presenter Richard Osman has revealed that Scottish actor Jack Lowden is being \"strongly considered\" for the role of James Bond, though he emphasized that the actor has not yet secured the role. Lowden, 36, is described as making an \"incredible Bond\" by Osman, who compared his screen presence to that of Daniel Craig. Lowden is known for his roles in Slow Horses, Wolf Hall, Dunkirk, and Pride and Prejudice. The actor is joined by other actors like Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner in the running for the iconic role. Osman suggested that the public's preferences, including Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill, may not always align with the final choice. The next James Bond film is set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and is scheduled for release in 2028.",
  "summary": "Richard Osman says Scottish actor Jack Lowden is being \"strongly considered\" for the next James Bond, as the search for 007 continues.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}