Chelmsford-born actor Jack Lowden favourite for next Bond role

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

Jack Lowden, born in Chelmsford, is reportedly the producers' favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Three actors are facing final auditions to become the next James Bond following Daniel Craig's departure after five films in the role. The contenders are Callum Turner, Josh O'Connor and Jack Lowden, according to the Hollywood Reporter. All three are being assessed on stunts, camera presence and dialogue.

Variety reports that Lowden is the producers' favourite. The actor is best known for his role as River Cartwright in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, alongside Gary Oldman. Although he is Scottish, Lowden was born in Chelmsford, Essex, after his parents moved there for his father's job at the Bank of Scotland. The family returned to Scotland when Lowden was a toddler.

Lowden has previously stated that he tried to keep his English origins quiet, telling The Two Shot Podcast: 'I'm actually as English as they come even though I try to hide it as much as I can.' He said he even asked the Internet Movie Database to remove mention of his birthplace.

The new James Bond is expected to be announced by the end of the year.

How it is being reported

• The James Bond favourite with a surprising Essex connection you may not know aboutChelmsford-born Jack Lowden is reportedly the favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.Colchester Gazette · 24 Oct, 04:00
• The James Bond favourite with a surprising Essex connection you may not know aboutChelmsford-born Jack Lowden is reportedly the favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.Echo (Basildon) · 24 Oct, 04:00
• The James Bond favourite with a surprising Essex connection you may not know aboutChelmsford-born Jack Lowden is reportedly the favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.Brentwood Guardian · 24 Oct, 04:00

In this story: Jack Lowden · Daniel Craig · Callum Turner · Josh O'Connor · Gary Oldman · Chelmsford · Essex · Scotland

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