Recently, Saoirse Ronan opened up about how her husband, Jack Lowden, is dealing with the swirling rumors about his potential casting as the next James Bond. The couple, who share a busy life alongside their work, are keeping their focus on their day-to-day responsibilities rather than the speculation surrounding the iconic role.
Life Amidst the Rumors
Ronan shared insights during an interview with the Associated Press, emphasizing that thoughts of Lowden becoming the next 007 aren’t a frequent topic of conversation in their home. “It’s not really a subject that’s coming up in our house to be honest; the dog needs to be worked, the dinner needs to be made,” she remarked, highlighting their commitment to family life over Hollywood gossip.
A Growing Family and Shared Projects
The couple, who tied the knot in 2024, are reported to have welcomed their first child last year. They first appeared together on screen in the 2018 film “Mary Queen of Scots,” where Ronan portrayed the titular character and Lowden played her husband. At present, Ronan is busy shooting Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic, where she takes on the role of Linda McCartney opposite Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney. Simultaneously, Lowden is featured in Apple TV’s spy dramedy “Slow Horses,” alongside Gary Oldman.
Oldman’s Comments Spark Speculation
The discussion around Lowden potentially taking on the Bond role gained traction after Gary Oldman suggested in a Canadian television appearance that his co-star could be on the shortlist for the part. “It’s been rumored that [Lowden] is on the shortlist,” Oldman commented. He added, “We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we? Because they have picked him. They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet. So my fingers are crossed for Jack.”
Official Silence Amidst Anticipation
In response to the buzz, Amazon MGM Studios, the current custodians of the Bond franchise, declined to provide any comments. Following Oldman’s remarks, he appeared to backtrack, leaving fans and the media anxious for clarity on the future of the Bond series.
What’s Next for Bond?
The last installment in the Bond series, “No Time to Die,” was released in 2021, marking Daniel Craig’s departure from the role after a memorable fifteen-year run. While concrete news regarding the next film has been scarce, it has been confirmed that Steven Knight, the creator of “Peaky Blinders,” has completed the script, and Denis Villeneuve, known for directing “Dune,” is set to helm the project.
