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Jack Lowden calls James Bond casting rumors flattering
Lowden is reportedly the odds-on favorite for the role and is among three actors reported to be in the running, according to Forbes and BBC News.[2, 4] The Daily Beast reported that Lowden was playing coy about the rumors in the interview.[1] His Slow Horses co-star Gary Oldman seemed to confirm the casting story in September when he told Canada's The Morning Show it had been rumored that Lowden was on a shortlist.[1]
Covered by The Daily Beast, Forbes, New York Post and 1 more
Read first ‘Slow Horses’ Star Jack Lowden Addresses James Bond Casting Reports
Where accounts differ (1)
- FramingForbes described Lowden as "reportedly the odds-on favorite" for the role, while BBC News said he is only "among three actors reported to be in the running" and The Daily Beast said he was "playing coy" about rumors.[1, 2, 4]
- BBC News · Not rated · Nov 2, 9:53 a.m. ET Jack Lowden says James Bond speculation is 'flattering'
The Slow Horses star is among three actors reported to be in the running for the iconic movie role.
- Forbes · Center · Nov 2, 11:37 a.m. ET ‘Slow Horses’ Star Jack Lowden Addresses James Bond Casting Reports
Jack Lowden is reportedly the odds-on favorite to be the new James Bond, and he's now addressed the reported directly.
- BBC News · Not rated · Nov 2, 9:53 a.m. ET Jack Lowden says James Bond speculation is 'flattering'
How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 1 is center and 1 is right of center. 1 more is not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 1 of 42 left-leaning, 1 of 33 center and 1 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The Daily Beast (−0.64).
- Center: Forbes (+0.19).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: none.
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