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James Bond screenwriter Steven Knight has said that he knows who the next 007 will be.
Oscar winner Gary Oldman claimed that James Bond franchise owners have selected the next 007, voicing support for his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden during an appearance on Canada's The Morning Show.
Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman, alongside director Denis Villeneuve, finalized their decision after casting officially began in August for the 26th entry in the EON-produced franchise.
Lowden ranks among contenders including Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson, positioned as bookmakers' favorite to replace Daniel Craig following his 2021 departure.
Screenwriter Steven Knight declined to confirm details, telling BBC Radio 4, "I cannot speak about this subject," while penning the franchise's next installment.
Actor Saoirse Ronan, Lowden's wife, expressed interest in joining as a villain, saying it would be "really interesting" to portray a female antagonist as production begins next year.
According to actor Gary Oldman, the next James Bond actor has already been cast. The 007 adventurer ended up being very specific about his words after the reveal.