Overview
- This week Richard Osman told his podcast he had heard that Scottish actor Jack Lowden is “definitely being strongly considered” for the role of James Bond, a claim he framed as unconfirmed.
- Producers and casting director Nina Gold are continuing a studio-led, confidential search that reportedly opened auditions in May and is overseen by director Denis Villeneuve.
- Bookmakers reacted to Osman's tip by shortening Lowden’s odds and making him a market favourite, a change that reflects betting activity not an official casting decision.
- No studio or producer has confirmed any casting choice; producer Amy Pascal has described the process as methodical and said an announcement by the end of the year is possible.
- If chosen Lowden would join long‑listed candidates such as Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi, and he would be the first Scottish actor in the role since Sean Connery, drawing fresh public debate about the franchise’s direction.