Ignore the rumours. With SLOW HORSES, Jack Lowden is already playing the nation’s most beloved spy. Next, he’ll debut as Mr Darcy in Netflix’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Keeping a low profile has never been so tough.
Speaking to British GQ, Lowden discusses speculation about playing James Bond, taking on Mr Darcy, watching his wife Saoirse Ronan act, becoming a father and his future behind the camera.
Asked about Gary Oldman’s comments that he hoped Lowden would be the next James Bond, Lowden’s first reaction is:
“Oh, Christ…”
Asked what it was like when Oldman’s comments came out, Lowden said:
“On this… It’s all very flattering. It’s nice to be mentioned – for any role – and I’m just not really going to add to the noise.”
Lowden appreciates Oldman’s endorsement, but doesn’t really listen to the rumours:
“It’s very nice, and Gary’s a sweetheart – it’s particularly lovely, coming from someone like him. But I don’t really listen to it.”
For Lowden, speculation about playing Bond comes with the outfit:
“As a young male actor, generally, the minute you’re not playing a zany artist type, the minute you’re in a suit, people fling it at you.”
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