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James Bond casting: Jack Lowden emerges as frontrunner for 007 role
Speculation regarding the next James Bond actor continues as production details emerge for the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios reboot. While an official announcement has not been made, writer Steven Knight has suggested that the casting decision has already been finalized, and producer Amy Pascal indicated that an announcement could arrive by the end of the year.
Jack Lowden is currently cited as the frontrunner to succeed Daniel Craig. However, James Bond author Charlie Higson has expressed reservations about the choice, stating that Lowden may not be a “convincing” hand-to-hand fighter for the role. Higson also commented on other potential candidates, noting that Jacob Elordi might be too tall and Callum Turner possesses “unconventional looks.”
The untitled project, often referred to as James Bond 26, is expected to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight.
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Amazon MGM Studios · Charlie Higson · Denis Villeneuve · Jack Lowden · Steven Knight
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Charlie Higson remarked that Jacob Elordi might be too tall for the role of James Bond. uk.news.yahoo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Author Charlie Higson expressed doubts about Jack Lowden being a convincing choice for the role due to perceived lack of fighting capability. uk.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The upcoming James Bond film is set to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Steven Knight.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Producer Amy Pascal suggested an announcement regarding the new Bond actor could occur by the end of the year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Writer Steven Knight has implied that the actor for the next James Bond film has already been cast.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jack Lowden is currently considered the frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as 007. uk.news.yahoo.com