This Essex star could be the next James Bond, latest survey reveals
Chelmsford-born actor Jack Lowden is gaining serious ground in the race to become the next James Bond, a survey claims.
Mr Lowden, who has built a strong reputation with standout performances in Dunkirk, Slow Horses and The Gold, is now priced at 6/1 in the latest Bond betting — giving him a 14.3% chance of replacing Daniel Craig as 007.
The team at OLBG.com have shared the latest James Bond casting predictions and Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the returning favourite, with a 50% chance.
The latest odds come amid a reshuffle that has seen Aaron Taylor-Johnson return as the frontrunner at 1/1, following a high-profile partnership with Omega, the luxury watch brand synonymous with Bond since 1995.
But while the headlines focus on Taylor-Johnson, industry insiders say Lowden's quiet rise shouldn't be overlooked.
His blend of steely charisma, emotional depth, and natural on-screen gravitas has long impressed casting directors, and fans have increasingly backed him as a dark horse for the role.
Mr Lowden's stock has also risen thanks to his recurring role in Apple TV's Slow Horses, where he plays an MI5 agent — perhaps a warm-up for Bond himself?
Though Chelmsford isn't typically associated with international espionage, it could soon be on the Bond map.
As the race tightens, one thing is clear — Essex may yet produce the next James Bond.
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