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Another Slow Horses star backs Jack Lowden for next James Bond: "My word is my bond"
Claude Whelan star James Callis has weighed in.
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- James Hibbs
Published: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:12 am
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After Gary Oldman expressed hopes that his Slow Horses co-star would be cast as the new James Bond, another actor from the Apple TV spy series has now weighed in to offer his backing.
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James Callis, who played Claude Whelan in Slow Horses seasons 4 and 5, posted a picture of Lowden on Instagram, and wrote a caption supporting the star.
He said: "He doesn't need my blessing - But he's got it in spades. (Saved my life! - in the park.) #jacklowden @jack.lowden @jacklowden.fans - my word is my bond."
This come after Oldman appeared on Canada’s The Morning Show, and appeared to indicate that the casting decision of who will play Bond has already been made.
James Callis in Slow Horses. Apple TV
He said of Lowden: "It’s been rumoured that he’s on the shortlist. 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."
It's currently unclear whether Oldman has some inside information, or is simply going off intuition.
Alongside Lowden, others rumoured to be in the running to play Bond include Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson and SAS Rogue Heroes star Jack Barton.
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As we wait for official word on the Bond casting, there is a sixth season of spy series Slow Horses about to arrive on Apple TV.
A seventh season has also been announced, although so far the only cast member confirmed to be returning is Oldman as Jackson Lamb, with the other cast members' returns likely being dependent on whose characters make it out of season 6 alive.
Slow Horses is available to stream on Apple TV. Season 6 will be released from 16 September. Start your seven-day free Apple TV trial.
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James HibbsDrama Writer
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
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