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Jack Lowden Plays Coy About James Bond Rumors: ‘It’s All Very Flattering’ but I’m Not ‘Going to Add to the Noise’

James Lowden responds to James Bond rumors, saying that "it's all very flattering" but he's not "going to add to the noise."

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Source 1: variety.com

Jack Lowden Plays Coy About James Bond Rumors: ‘It’s All Very Flattering’ but I’m Not ‘Going to Add to the Noise’

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James Lowden responds to James Bond rumors, saying that "it's all very flattering" but he's not "going to add to the noise."

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  • November 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM EST: the page contains the quotation, exactly
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Source 2: bbc.com

Jack Lowden says James Bond speculation is 'flattering'

Owned by British Broadcasting Corporation. Added November 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM EST.

The Slow Horses star is among three actors reported to be in the running for the iconic movie role.

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